What is Emergency Management? 

 Emergency management is a coordinated effort, involving local, state, and federal government agencies as well as volunteer organizations and businesses. Within an integrated emergency management framework, these entities assist citizens and their communities to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and eliminate or reduce the effects of natural, man-made, civil, and technological emergencies and disasters...

A History of Civil Defense   

Civil Defense and Homeland Security: A Short History of National Preparedness Efforts

Scott County Fire District Map

Scott County EMS Service Area Map 

ICS Toolbox is available for tabletop training. 

Contact Scott County EMA  

Guide For Elected Officials   

The Introduction to Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Local Officials is designed to be an introductory resource for local elected officials regarding homeland security and emergency management in Iowa. Any further questions regarding homeland security and emergency management in a local jurisdiction should be directed to the County Emergency Management Agency or to the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division of the Iowa Department of Public Defense.  This document is a reference document only, and does not in any way supersede  or replace existing county or local emergency policies, plans or procedures.