What is emergency management?

Emergency management is the prevention of, protection from, mitigation of, response to, and recovery from disasters and emergencies that threaten or cause widespread loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage or destruction, social or economic disruption, or environmental degradation from natural, technological, or human-caused sources.

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1. What is emergency management?
2. How do I sign up for emergency alerts?
3. What is the difference between a watch and a warning?
4. What should I have in my disaster supply kit?
5. What if I have to evacuate my home?
6. What is the Tri-County Siren Alarm System?