What We Do

Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works closely with all Polk County municipalities, all public safety disciplines,
and critical private/public sector entities to engage in comprehensive disaster planning for Polk County. In addition to
serving as a liaison to local, county, state, and federal agencies, the PC OEM also serves as a liaison to utility companies
and private sector companies within our region. These partners are key players who help support response and recovery
efforts during emergencies.

The PC OEM’s goal is to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from, the effects of natural or man-made disasters
and other hazards or emergencies that may occur within our region. The PC OEM maintains or facilitates the updating of
mitigation, response, and recovery plans, annexes, appendices, and supporting documents that guide preparedness,
response, and mitigation activities that can be applied to any disaster or emergency affecting the region.

Polk County Office of Emergency Management important links:
Polk County, MO Citizen Information Site: http://oem.polkcountymo.gov/

Up to date information will be posted on the website above with links to all PC OEM tools and announcements.

Please contact the OEM office at oem@polkcountymo.gov or by phone.