Emergency Management
Mattie L. Powell, Director
Wilkinson County Emergency Management works to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and reduce the effects of emergencies and disasters affecting Wilkinson County.
Emergency — Dial 911
If you have an emergency requiring immediate police, fire, medical, or other emergency response, dial 911.
Do not use email to report an emergency.
Wilkinson County Emergency Alerts
Sign up to receive emergency notifications and important public-safety alerts for Wilkinson County through Hyper-Reach.
Alerts may include severe weather, emergency conditions, evacuation information, road closures, and other urgent public-safety information when applicable.
Office Information
Emergency Management Office
Mattie L. Powell
Director
1495 U.S. Highway 61
P.O. Box 516
Woodville, MS 39669
Phone: 601-645-2828
Fax: 601-888-6205
Emergency Alert Registration
Residents are encouraged to register for Wilkinson County emergency notifications through the County's Hyper-Reach alert system.
Registration is available online and allows residents to receive emergency information through supported notification methods.
About Emergency Management
Wilkinson County Emergency Management is a multi-functional agency responsible for coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts involving natural, technological, and human-caused emergencies and disasters.
Emergency Management works with County departments, municipalities, fire departments, law enforcement, emergency medical services, state and federal agencies, volunteer organizations, and other partners before, during, and after emergency events.
The goal is to protect life and property, coordinate resources, provide emergency information, and help Wilkinson County recover from disasters as safely and efficiently as possible.
Emergencies & Hazards
Severe Weather
Planning and coordination for thunderstorms, tornadoes, damaging winds, winter weather, and other severe-weather emergencies.
Flooding
Coordinating emergency response and public information during river flooding, flash flooding, and other flood-related emergencies.
Fires & Hazardous Materials
Supporting response coordination for large fires, hazardous-material incidents, and other emergencies requiring multiple agencies or resources.
Disaster Recovery
Coordinating with local, state, and federal partners following disasters to support damage assessment, recovery, assistance, and restoration efforts.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Preparedness
Developing and maintaining emergency plans, conducting training and exercises, and preparing agencies and the public for potential emergencies.
Response
Coordinating resources, agencies, emergency information, and response activities during disasters and major emergencies.
Recovery
Supporting County recovery efforts and coordinating with state and federal agencies when disaster assistance is available.
Mitigation
Supporting efforts intended to reduce the future loss of life and property from natural and human-caused hazards.
Homeland Security
Homeland Security preparedness involves coordinated efforts among local, state, and federal agencies to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorism and other threats to public safety.
Wilkinson County uses an all-hazards approach to emergency planning. Many of the same communication, coordination, response, and recovery capabilities used for natural disasters are also used for technological incidents and other public-safety emergencies.
If you are aware of an immediate threat or emergency, dial 911.
Prepare Before an Emergency
Residents can take several steps before an emergency to improve household preparedness:
- Register for Wilkinson County emergency alerts.
- Have a household emergency plan.
- Maintain an emergency supply kit.
- Know where to receive reliable weather and emergency information.
- Keep important medications, documents, and contact information accessible.
- Plan for children, older adults, pets, livestock, and family members who may need additional assistance.
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) coordinates statewide emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and disaster recovery and provides resources for residents and local emergency-management agencies.
Emergency: If you are experiencing an emergency or need an immediate police, fire, medical, or other emergency response, dial 911. Emergency Management email should be used only for routine, non-emergency correspondence.