Official Website for Monroe County, Iowa
Emergency Management
Contact Information
Coordinator
ADLM Building
12307 Hwy 5
PO Box 399
Moravia, Iowa 52571
Duties and Responsibilities
ADLM Emergency Management Agency was formed several years ago by a 28e agreement subject to the Iowa Code, Chapter 29C.9, Iowa Code 29C.10 and the Administrative Rules with the four counties: Appanoose, Davis, Lucas, and Monroe (ADLM).
A Local Emergency Management Commission comprised of 1 supervisor or their representative, the sheriff or their representative, and 1 mayor
from each county to serve as the board.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain each county's Emergency Operations Plan and test this plan through exercises.
Develop and establish a warning system.
Assist other governmental entities within each county in developing organizational plans and training programs.
Develop standard operating procedures for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and supervises EOC operations.
Maintain inventory of agency resources (resource management).
Prepare and present a budget to the Emergency Management Commission.
Maintain liaison with local, county, and state offices.
Direct training of staff and volunteers, and assist cities and the county with its training programs.
Prepare informational material for dissemination to the public.
Meet with interested groups to explain the emergency management program and enlist their support and cooperation.
Iowa Code, Chapter 29C.9 calls for the establishment of Local Emergency Management Commissions to oversee local emergency management functions within each county. According to the Iowa Code 29C.10, the Emergency Management Commission shall appoint an Emergency Management Coordinator and delegate their authority in order to fulfill the Commission’s duties as described in the Iowa Code and Administrative Rules. When a disaster or emergency occurs, the emergency management coordinator shall provide coordination and help to the governing officials of the municipalities and the county.