Mission Statement:
...to protect the lives and property of the citizens and visitors of Lincoln County ensuring mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from, the effects of natural and man-made disasters, consistent with the resources provided...

What is Emergency Management?

Emergency Management is a community-wide effort to incorporate all available resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all emergencies and disasters.
While state and federal emergency response organizations exist, disasters impact local citizens and response is primarily performed by local orgnizations.

Lincoln County is subject to over 18 different situations involving response or coordination by the Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency. Major classifications of these activities include:

Civil Disorders
Dam/Embankment Failures
Earthquakes
Emergency Repatriation
Energy Emergencies
Epidemics
Explosions
Hazardous Materials
Major Transportation Accidents
Nuclear Attack
Prison Escapes
Radiological Incidents
Resource Shortages
Search and Rescue
Severe Weather
Terrorism
Severe Fires
Utility Failures