| Many disasters are handled at the county level. Some disasters, however, are beyond the capability of the local community and require additional resources. When this happens, county officials may declare a "local state of emergency," which legally opens the door to state resources. Through the coordinated efforts of the public safety agencies listed below, requests for disaster assistance are quickly and efficiently addressed via the emergency operations center. To find out more about these groups, simply click on their title (some agencies do not have a web site). Clicking on any links on this page will exit this site! |
