EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
response & recovery
• ABOUT US
BALLARD COUNTY Office of EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The Ballard County Office of Emergency Management is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in Ballard County, Kentucky, through effective emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. The agency plays a crucial role in coordinating efforts during natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other crises, working in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies. The Ballard County Office of Emergency Managment provides essential services including disaster planning, search and rescue operations, and community outreach, all aimed at minimizing risks and enhancing resilience. By fostering a collaborative approach, we strive to protect lives, property, and the environment while promoting a culture of preparedness throughout the county.
sign up for alerts
Ballard County Emergency Management encourages all residents to sign up for Hyper-Reach, a critical tool for staying informed during emergencies. Hyper-Reach is a mass notification system that delivers timely alerts and information directly to your phone, email, or text message. It provides updates on severe weather, road closures, evacuations, and other urgent situations to ensure community safety. By registering, you can customize the types of notifications you receive, making it a tailored and effective way to stay prepared. Signing up is quick, easy, and a vital step in protecting yourself and your family during emergencies.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
RESCUE – Water Rescue Training
May 12 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDTRESCUE/FIRE -Traffic Incident Management
June 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDTRESCUE – Extrication
July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDTRESCUE – UTV/ATV Operations
August 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDTRESCUE – Water Rescue
September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDTRESCUE – Extrication
October 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT2025 First Responders Banquet
November 18 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CST
“We cannot stop natural disasters but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn’t have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness.”
Petra Nemcova