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Our Mission

The mission of the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency is to create resilient communities and enhance public safety by empowering all who live, work, visit and govern in Elmore County to prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of hazards, emergencies and disasters. We strive for excellence in serving all of Elmore County.

Who We are

The Elmore County Emergency Management Organization is comprised of all departments, agencies and organizations that have essential functions of government. These essential functions of government are identified as Emergency Management Functions. The Elmore County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for coordinating the plans and programs of the emergency management organization, to include but not limited to, fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, public works, volunteer, faith-based, non-profit, and other groups contributing to the community’s management of emergencies. We are responsible for the overall preplanning and program coordination for response to, recovery from, mitigation of, and preparedness for major emergencies and disaster situations that could potentially affect our County.

Our Staff

The purpose of the Safer Place Program in Elmore County is to facilitate the opening of pre-designated areas for citizens seeking a safer place prior to and during severe weather conditions. The Safer Place Program is not intended for long-term opening of a building for a mass care shelter. Instead the intent of the program is to provide a safer place (not safe as in a FEMA approved Safe Room), for individuals to seek shelter during severe weather (tornado, extreme cold or extreme heat). There are no meals or services provided by the host facility. Citizens are encouraged to bring anything they may need to sustain themselves (i.e. food, medicine, etc.). The safer place locations are not advertised as “tornado shelters” or “safe rooms” but as a location of last resort for those who need a safer place to stay prior to and during a severe weather event or during times of extreme cold or heat.

Disclaimer:

Please read the following disclaimer before clicking safer places map button below.

Elmore County Emergency Management Agency is providing information via this Site as a public service for general informational purposes only. Elmore County Emergency Management Agency make no claims, representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the quality, content, accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information, text, graphics, photos, links and other items provided via this Site. Such information, content, and materials are compiled from a variety of sources and are subject to change without notice as a result of updates, revisions, and corrections. Although every effort is made to insure that information provided on this Site is timely and correct, users should keep in mind that the information is provided for public convenience. Site users should verify for themselves the accuracy, completeness, currency, and/or suitability of all information for themselves. Elmore County Emergency Management Agency specifically disclaim any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing this Site or the information it contains.

Please click above to go to the map for the up to date locations of the Safer Places across Elmore County. Also, you will find information regarding whether or not the shelter is open or closed, whether or not it is handicap accessible, whether or not it is pet friendly, driving directions to get to the Safer Place and helpful information on what door to go to at the facility.

If you have any questions about the Program or if you are part of an organization that would like to become a Safer Place in Elmore County, please do not hesitate to contact us at (334) 567-6451.

Plans

Hazard mitigation planning reduces loss of life and property by minimizing the impact of disasters. It begins with state, tribal and local governments identifying natural disaster risks and vulnerabilities that are common in their area. After identifying these risks, they develop long-term strategies for protecting people and property from similar events. Mitigation plans are key to breaking the cycle of disaster damage and reconstruction. Elmore County's plan is part of the Alabama Division D Hazard Mitigation Plan, and is updated yearly with a new plan developed every 5 years.

Road Conditions

FOR ANY UPDATES ON LOCAL ROAD CONDITIONS IN ELMORE COUNTY PLEASE VISIT OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS.  FOR STATE ROAD CONDITIONS VISIT THE ALGO TRAFFIC LINK BELOW.

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Phone: (334) 567-6451

Address: 8917 US-231 Suite 600, Wetumpka, AL 36092