Washington County Emergency Management coordinates risk reduction, preparedness, response and recovery from emergencies and disasters such as: droughts, floods, tornados, wildfires, terrorism incidents, public health emergencies, or hazardous materials spills within the County, and Southeastern Wisconsin.
In carrying out it's mission to provide protection to citizens and property, Washington County Emergency Management will typically provide guidance and assistance to county and local governments, businesses, and partner with nonprofit organizations. Emergency management serves as the liaison between state and federal agencies that provide resources and programs before, during, and after emergencies and disasters.
Washington County Emergency Management offices work to increase communities resiliency in the face of disaster. Your Washington County Emergency Management office, uses strategies such as planning, training, exercises, and public education, to carry out it's mission.