Emergency Management Agency

The Emergency Management Agency is responsible for the judicious planning,
assignment and coordination of all available resources in an integrated
program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for
emergencies of any kind, whether from enemy attack, man-made or natural
resources.

The purpose of Emergency Management is to:

Mitigate the effects of disasters
Prepare to respond and recover from disasters
Respond to emergency conditions
Recover from the effects of disasters

The Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency is also responsible for
organizing all locally available manpower, supplies, equipment and services necessary for disaster emergency readiness, response and
recovery.

Links

www.Ready.gov

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