Emergency Management
Joel Biggs, Director
Location: Clayton County Office Building
Position: appointed by the Emergency Management Services Board
The duty of the Emergency Management Director is to administer disaster services programs such as severe weather warning and assist in the federal and state agencies in disasters. The Emergency Management Services Board is composed of the Board of Supervisor's and the mayors of all the cities in the Clayton County.
Burn Ban Information
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- Last Updated on Friday, 09 November 2012 08:08
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EMA Commissioners
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- Last Updated on Monday, 22 October 2012 16:31
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| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| John Youngblut | Clayton Mayor |
| Dave Hart | Assistant |
| Jim Stone | Edgewood Mayor |
| Paul Chopard | Edgewood Alternate |
| Jim Fannon | Edgewood Alternate |
| Bob Garms | Elkader Mayor |
| Jerry Gamm | Elkader Alternate |
| Roger Bolsinger | Elkport Mayor |
| Dianna Hansel | Elkport Alternate |
| Glenn Radloff | Farmersburg Mayor |
| Kimberley Walters | Farmersburg Alternate |
| Nioka Schroeder | Garber Mayor |
| Mark Priebe | Garnavillo Mayor |
| Carl Kuehl | Garnavillo Alternate |
| Russell Loven | Guttenberg Mayor |
| Berry Dykhuizen | Guttenberg Alternate |
| Jerry Schroeder | Luana Mayor |
| Norma Mason | Marquette Mayor |
| Dean Helgerson | Marquette City Administrator |
| Gaylinda Hallberg | McGregor Mayor |
| Lynette Sander | McGregor City Clerk |
| Norm Lincoln | McGregor City Clerk (retired) |
| Larry Wilson | Millville Mayor |
| Fran Passmore | Monona Mayor |
| Robert Ludovissy | North Buena Vista Mayor |
| Dave Breitbach | North Buena Vista Alternate |
| Chad Freeman | Osterdock Mayor |
| Adam Meyer | St. Olaf Mayor |
| Dale Fox | Strawberry Point Mayor |
| Dean Courtnage | Strawberry Point Alternate |
| Bill Crandall | Volga Mayor |
| Gary Bowden | Board of Supervisors |
| Mike Tschurgi | County Sheriff |
| Leigh Rekow | Postville Mayor |
| Dan Conton | Monona City Manager |
| Jennifer Cowsert | Elkader City Manager |
| Barry Dykhuizen | Guttenberg City Manager |
| Julie Zittergruen | Guttenberg Assistant City Manager |
| Cindy Vorwald | Edgewood City Manager |
| Nick Doughan | Red Cross Service Delivery Coordinator |
| Deanna Dement | Strawberry Point City Manager |
EMA Minutes - February 8, 2011
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- Category: Meeting Minutes
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 October 2012 11:17
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CLAYTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 8, 2011
The meeting convened at 7:00 P.M. at the Clayton County Law Enforcement Center’s Training Room outside Elkader, Iowa.
Those in attendance included Michael Tschirgi (Sheriff’s Office); Gary Bowden (Board of Supervisors); Robert Pope (Strawberry Point); Robert Ludovissy (North Buena Vista); Jerry Schrader (Luana); Margaret Corlett (Farmersburg); Jim Fannon (Edgewood); Jerry Gamm (Elkader); Lynette Sander (McGregor); Dan Bickel (Marquette); Bill Crandall (Volga). Others in attendance included James Gordon (Holy Cross); Donald Riniker (North Buena Vista); Dave Brietbach (North Buena Vista); Joel Biggs (CCEMA).
Winter Weather Safety
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 26 May 2011 13:39
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Every winter people die in America from exposure to cold, carbon monoxide poisoning, traffic accidents on icy and snowy roads, and heart attacks when shoveling snow. To survive a winter storm you must be prepared. When winter is here, follow these tips:
Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE Could Save Your Life
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 26 May 2011 13:33
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When seconds count, law enforcement and other emergency response personnel need answers fast so they can quickly and safely give you or your loved ones medical care.
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When disaster strikes, don't be afraid...be prepared!
Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? Do you have a plan? With a plan and a supply kit you can help to protect yourself and your family in case fire, police and emergency medical services are delayed or unable to respond. Whether it's tornadoes, flooding, winter storms or an act of terrorism, emergencies occur quickly and without warning. Although we cannot prevent emergencies, we can prepare for them.
Be ready! Create a family emergency plan. Build an emergency supply kit. When you're ready, Clayton County is too! Thanks for doing your part.
More Information:
- Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Website
- Clayton County Disaster Recovery Committee
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