In the event of a large-scale emergency, the Emergency Management Division of Protective Services will follow the City's emergency plan to ensure the safety and welfare of everyone and their property.
We have identified the following emergency situations as the highest risk for our municipality. Click on each one for information on how you can best prepare and respond if these emergencies arise.
- tornados
- winter storms (snow, ice, freezing rain)
- earthquakes
- drinking water emergencies
- explosions or fires
- power outages and critical infrastructure failure
- flooding
- pandemic (infectious disease)
For information about any current, ongoing emergency situations affecting our municipality, visit the news and alerts section of our webpage.
Be Prepared
All residents play a major role in prevention and preparedness. Everyone should have an action plan and know what to do in an emergency situation. All homes should also have a 72 hour emergency survival kit on hand, and know where to find updates and information.