Henry County
Emergency Management Agency
The Henry County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is here to protect lives, property, and the community before, during, and after emergencies. Our mission is to:
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Mitigate the effects of natural and man-made hazards
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Prepare emergency plans and response systems
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Respond effectively during disasters
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Recover and restore the community to normal
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Whether it's a tornado, flood, wildfire, or a technological or wartime emergency, the EMA works around the clock to ensure that Henry County is as safe and prepared as possible.
Types of Hazards We Plan For
Henry County faces a wide range of potential threats, including:
Natural Disasters
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Tornadoes
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Floods
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Droughts
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Winter storms
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Technological & Man-Made Incidents
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Hazardous materials spills
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Fires
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Transportation accidents
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Civil unrest
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Energy crises
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Nuclear Threats
The Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Power Plant in neighboring Houston County falls within Henry County’s 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone. In the unlikely event of a radiation release, the EMA has specific emergency plans in place to protect the public.
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All emergency plans for these scenarios are securely maintained in the EMA office.
CONTACT
DIRECTOR
Have questions about emergency preparedness in Henry County?
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Want to Volunteer?
Our EMA team is small but mighty and always grateful for helping hands.
If you've worked in emergency response before, or simply want to help out before or during a severe weather event, we’d love to have you on our volunteer team!
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Give us a call to learn more: (334) 585-6702