Emergency Management

What to do when the earth shakes

At 10:21 a.m. on October 21, 2021, millions of people will "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" in The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, the region's largest earthquake drill ever! All individuals and families are encouraged to participate, either on their own or as part of a larger group. Learn more on how to participate at The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut - Get Ready! 

HCEM in the News

  1. RACES Field Day - Hamilton County Reporter
  2. Volunteers are the Backbone of Emergency Management - Hamilton County Reporter

Alerting Service and Registry

Free emergency alerting!
  • Make sure 911 knows where you are calling from by enrolling in the www.smart911.com app
  • You can sign up for free alerting
  • The system is secure, fee, and can save your life
  • The system is also the official access and functional needs registry
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Severe Weather Safety Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. Severe weather can include hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding, and winter storms associated with freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds. To make sure you are always prepared, develop an emergency plan based on your local weather hazards and practice your plan.

PREPARE, PLAN AND STAY INFORMED FOR EMERGENCIES

72 hours, Is your family prepared?
emergency kit
be ready, Make a plan

A disaster supply kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them.

This means having your own food, water and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least 72 hours. 

Find out more on how to build your own kit by clicking on the preparedness kit below or by visiting ready.gov/kit.