Department Mission

The Wood County Emergency Management Office assists local government in the protection of lives, property and the environment in the event of major emergencies or disaster of any nature; allows for the assessment of hazards, mitigation opportunities, response capabilities, resources and needs; identifies and deploys resources effectively and allocates emergency responsibilities and authority among local government agencies; coordinates activities among agencies and all levels of government; records information, decisions and procedures developed during the planning process and during actual emergency situations; and provides a basis for training and exercising personnel to operate in coordination.

The Wood County Emergency Management Office is responsible for the following programs:

• Building Number Identification (BNI) Program
• Highway Safety Program
• Community Service Work Program
• SARA Title III Program

Emergency In-Place Sheltering

For more information about sheltering yourself at home in case of a chemical or biological emergency in your neighborhood, please visit the In-Place Sheltering page.