The Pickaway County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (PCEMA) is responsible for ensuring that the County is able to Prepare for, Respond to, Recover from, and Mitigate the effects of any natural or manmade disaster that may impact the County. 

Specifically: develops plans, training, exercises, and facilities for the public and emergency services so as toensure the most efficient use of manpower and equipment, minimizing the loss of life and property when disasters or other emergencies occur.
 

PCEMA is the central point of contact for local government for all major emergencies and disasters. PCEMA works in partnership with local state and federal agencies as well as industry and volunteer organizations.