The Mission of the Jackson County Emergency Management Agency is to provide a comprehensive emergency management program that coordinates personnel and resources in order to protect lives, property and the environment in Jackson County, Ohio.  An all hazards approach of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery is used to avert or minimize the effects of an emergency or disaster.

The Jackson County Emergency Management Agency is an active member of the Jackson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).  There are 21 other members of the LEPC representing regulated facilities, Red Cross, EMS, amateur radio, fire departments, law enforcement, elected officials, schools, health department, environmental protection, and hospitals.    

We work closely with the LEPC, law enforcement, fire departments, the Jackson County HAZMAT Team, the Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross, Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Service, the Jackson County Health Department, elected officials and others to accomplish our mission.