EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

^{The Hopkins County Emergency Management Director has the responsibilities for the day-to-day emergency management programs.  The Emergency Management Office cooperates with a comprehensive network of local, state, and federal Emergency Management personnel; governmental agencies, law enforcement, fire, ambulance, and other emergency personnel; private businesses; voluntary organizations; and individuals to identify potential hazards and to apply the four phases of Emergency Management:}

·                   ^Mitigation

·                   ^Preparedness

·                   ^Response

·                   ^Recovery

^{and to develop emergency plans for each potential natural and technological hazard.}