Jasper County Launches New EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
The CodeRed™ system provides city officials with the ability to provide pre-recorded emergency telephone notification/information messages to targeted areas or the entire city. Residents and businesses are encouraged to sign up for CodeRed™ to be sure they receive timely emergency notifications when alerts are issued.Sign up here.
The Emergency Management Agency's office is a result of the changing attitude of governmental bodies. It is a change from a reaction point of view to a readiness state.
PHASES of EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Phase I - MITIGATION
Activities that reduce the chance or the effects of a disaster. Examples: flood zones, building codes, zoning ordinances, dams, levees.
Phase II - PREPAREDNESS
Planning how to respond in case of an emergency or disaster, working to increase resources available to respond effectively. Examples: research, public education, training, exercises, coordination.
Phase III - RESPONSE
Providing emergency assistance to victims of the event and taking measures to reduce the likelihood of further damage. Examples: fire, law, emergency medical services, evacuation, communication, disaster declaration, damage assessment, news media.
Phase IV - RECOVERY
A process to help return things to normal or near normal conditions. Short term recovery returns vital life support systems to minimum operating standards. Long term recovery from a disaster may go on for years. Examples: damage assessment, insurance, loans, grants, unemployment assistance, restoration, analysis, prevention measures.
Homeland Security
Homeland Security plans for and responds to both natural and human-caused disasters. The Division helps to coordinate activities before, during and after emergencies through partnerships with local, state, federal and private agencies. The Division's main objectives are to preserve life and reduce the impact of disasters.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Building a disaster resistant community is an initiative that challenges Jasper County to undertake actions that protect families, businesses, and public facilities by reducing the effects of natural disasters. Reducing the effects of natural disasters makes economic sense, and it is a good public policy because it protects the citizens and the future of the community.
On May 17, 2010, FEMA approved the Jasper County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for the unincorporated area of the county. The plan is reviewed and updated every five years. To view, click here.
Jasper County Emergency Management 115 N 2nd Ave E Newton, IA 50208 641.792.7555
