Welcome
by Thomas S. Cisco, Director

Welcome to the Madison County Office of Emergency Management web site. Our mission is "to provide a comprehensive Emergency Management Program which coordinates people and resources to protect lives, property and the environment within Madison County by using an all hazards approach of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for disaster and emergencies."

We sincerely hope that you will take the time to browse through the information on our site. Being prepared for emergencies or disasters is your responsibility and should not be taken lightly. Tips on how you can prepare yourself are offered throughout our site.

We at the Madison County EMA hope that this information will be used to protect you, your family and your property from any disaster, whether it be natural or man-made. Feel free to contact us at any time.

Please note that throughout our web site, we will use EMA to indicate the Madison County Office of Emergency Management.

Normal office hours are Monday through Friday,
8:30am – 5:00pm
 
If our E.O.C. is activated for an event or impending emergency, (depending upon the severity) the E.O.C. will be staffed 24/7 at the discretion and direction of the EM Director.
 
We have a staff of two (2) and it is sometimes required that we are both out of the office at the same time. In this event, we can be reached through our communications/dispatch center, or on our mobile phones.

Will you be ready for the next disaster? Do you know what disasters may threaten your community? Or what to do if you are ordered to evacuate? What about your pets? These questions and more are covered here to help you write your disaster plan.

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Madison County has emergency shelters in place for those who need a safe place to stay during a disaster. Please click on the link below for a list of Madison County shelters or tune in to local TV or radio for information on open shelters.