Mission
The Putnam County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) protects lives, property, and the environment by leading and coordinating comprehensive emergency management efforts across Putnam County. This includes prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery through collaboration with local, state, federal, private, and volunteer partners.
Who We Are
Putnam County EMA serves as the county’s lead agency for emergency management and homeland security coordination. Operating under Indiana law and in partnership with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the agency works closely with local officials, emergency responders, schools, businesses, and community organizations to ensure the county is prepared for emergencies of all types.
What We Do
The EMA coordinates emergency management activities across the county, supporting local response agencies before, during, and after incidents. This includes planning and preparedness, training and exercises, emergency response coordination through the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), disaster recovery support, and management of alert and notification systems.
Our Service Area
Putnam County EMA serves all of Putnam County, including Greencastle, Bainbridge, Cloverdale, Fillmore, Reelsville, Russellville, Roachdale, and surrounding rural areas. The agency supports a population of approximately 36,000 residents across nearly 480 square miles in west-central Indiana.