The Emergency Management Department is responsible for the following - Coordination all agencies within the jurisdiction to include public, private, and non-governmental organizations to ensure the protection of life and property in the event of threatened or actual natural disasters, terrorism, technological, or man-made events. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the county plan for reacting to emergencies; during an actual emergency, the director coordinates the action; and trains other agencies to respond to emergencies. County Emergency Managers can make contact with volunteer fire departments in their county. This is not an emergency first response organization. If you are in immediate danger please call 9-1-1.