DISASTER EDUCATION WEBSITES:

Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency (BCEMA)www.baldwincountyal.gov/ema

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – www.fema.gov

Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) - www.ema.alabama.gov

Be Ready Campaign - www.ready.gov

Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry - www.atsdr.cdc.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - www.cdc.gov/disasters

Citizen Corps - www.citizencorps.gov

Department of Commerce - www.doc.gov

Department of Education - www.ed.gov

Baldwin County Board of Educationwww.bcbe.org/

Department of Energy - www.energy.gov

Department of Health and Human Services - www.hhs.gov/disasters

Department of Homeland Securitywww.dhs.gov

Alabama Department of Homeland Security - www.alea.gov/office-of-thesecretary/homeland-security

National Fire Protection Associationwww.nfpa.org

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – noaa.gov and

National Weather Service of Mobile (NWS) –weather.gov/mob/

The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency is a vital part of the community, working hand in hand with our partners and the residents of Baldwin County to ensure that the place we live and work is safe and prepared in the event of an unforeseen emergency or disaster event. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a presentation from EMA, please feel free to reach out to us.

1. RESPONSE

EMA responds to all kinds of disasters and emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. With a vast array of knowledge and access to resources such as heavy machinery and generators, EMA can be a valuable asset to first responders on scene. In addition, EMA coordinates public advisories and press releases to keep the public informed.

2. PREPAREDNESS

EMA is responsible for planning the best response for emergencies or disasters that may occur