Emergency Management Agency

The Portage County Emergency Management Agency (PC EMA) operates within the realm of public safety and is tasked with the overall preparedness and resiliency of Portage County communities. The PC EMA was established in 1989 as the countywide emergency management program to uphold expectations of safety and recovery following a disaster. The PC EMA staff not only aims to deliver preparedness programs and exercises, but also strives to uphold the community's expectations.

Within Portage County, the EMA is much more than a planning and exercise agency to our local communities. The EMA strives to act as the cornerstone of the local government’s capability to coordinate and collaborate with members of the community during disaster situations.

The EMA relies heavily on collaboration so that the right resources, equipment, and staff are there for the community before, during, and after a disaster. The EMA aims to prepare and train those involved on the essential emergency management concepts and the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), as well as the functions of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EMA also collaborates with volunteers and groups with backgrounds in public safety, incident management, public information, and amateur radio.

Direct email: Ryan Shackelford: rshackelford@portageco.com, Brett Lee: blee@portageco.com