Frequently Asked Questions

-Provide public informational programs, educate the population as to actions necessary for the protection of life and property in an emergency or disaster.
-Assist in the development of mutual aid agreements for disaster response.
-Oversee the implementation of all functions necessary during an emergency or disaster in accordance with the county Emergency Action Guidelines.
-Maintain the county emergency action guidelines in accordance with state and federal standards.
-Provide training, education and exercises to be better prepared for an emergency.
-Maintain the county emergency operations center (EOC) for an activation.
-Serve as a subject matter expert to the county Board of Commissioners and inform them about initiatives and challenges in emergency management & homeland Security.
-Ensure that all personnel who would take part in disaster operations are adequately trained in the National Incident Management system or (NIMS).
-Serve as the county liaison with all local, regional, state and Federal emergency preparedness officials and partners.

Please call 517-264-4759 for more information.

We assist municipalities, business’s, schools, long-term care facilities and industrial facilities in reviewing and updating their existing plans or assist in the development of new plans. We perform outreach activities such as speaking engagements at schools, universities, community events, and civic groups and organization meetings. The office of emergency management can provide guidance and assist facilities in the development and execution of site exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency their plans. We use radio, television and social media to spread the word about severe weather awareness and other preparedness messages.

For additional preparedness information,

You may be surprised to learn that 9 of the top 15 hazards faced by Lenawee County residents are weather related. A complete list of hazards which could impact the health, safety and welfare of residents can be found on our county website under the

A list of websites has been provided to assist you and can be found under the “websites” tab to help you and your family be better prepared for emergencies.

The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management Division developed a

The office number is 517-264-4759 Please leave a brief message with your name and a return number if there is no one to answer your call.

Yes, there are many free independent study courses available for citizens on the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) website. These courses cover a variety of subjects and when you successfully complete a course you are provided a training certificate from FEMA. To get started, visit the