The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency provides protection for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Hancock County.
These goals are accomplished through effective contingency planning, disaster event coordination with local and state agencies, all hazards public education, disaster training and exercises for emergency responders which is accomplished throughout the five phases of Emergency Management: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
As we have seen first hand, it can take just one hurricane to change your life forever. Knowing the hazards and being prepared can not only save headaches and hardships, it can save lives.
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In the event of a hurricane or other major disaster, the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency has five (5) emergency shelters that can be activated. One of those shelters is strictly for those people with Special Needs, such as constant medical care or other disability requirements. Maps and locations are available here.
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Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds.
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Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States, however not all floods are alike. Some floods develop slowly, while others such as flash floods, can develop in just a few minutes and without visible signs of rain. Additionally, floods can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states.
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What Are Some of the Different Types of Emergencies?
Hazardous materials incidents
Homeland security
Oil spills or other environmental emergencies
Pipe line leaks or explosions
Severe weather
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Call Us:
228-255-0942
18333 Highway 603
Kiln, Mississippi 39556
