Code Red Automated Notification System
Polk County Emergency Management encourages individuals and businesses to sign up
for the automated calling list for notifications of emergencies. Click on the logo
to be taken to the sign-up page.
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General Information
Emergency management is a coordinated effort, involving local, state, and federal
government agencies as well as volunteer organizations and businesses. These various
entities assist citizens and their communities to prepare for, respond to, recover
from, and eliminate or reduce the
effects of natural, civil, and technological emergencies and disasters. The primary
goal of emergency management is to prevent injuries, save lives, and reduce property
damage in your community.
Phases of Emergency Management
- Mitigation
- Foundation of emergency management. Activities designed to reduce
or eliminate long-term risk
- Preparedness
- Ensure that when disaster strikes,
emergency personnel are able to provide the best response
- Response
- Includes
actions taken
immediately after
a disaster occurs - Recovery
- Long-term
- Return community to “normal”