By definition, an Emergency Management Agency is responsible for comprehensively planning for, responding to, and recovering from all manner of disasters, whether man-made or natural. Perry County’s First Responders are dedicated to saving lives every day.
What is An Emergency?
An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or ambulance. Examples include:
- A fire
- A crime, especially if in progress
- A car crash, especially if someone is injured
- A medical emergency, such as someone unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, experiencing an allergic reaction, having chest pain, having uncontrollable bleeding, or any other symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
Important: If you’re unsure whether the situation is a true emergency, officials recommend calling 911 and letting the call-taker determine whether you need emergency help.
When you call 911, be prepared to answer the call-taker’s questions, which may include:
- The location of the emergency, including the street address
- The phone number you are calling from
- The nature of the emergency
- Details about the emergency include a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of injuries or symptoms experienced by a person having a medical emergency.
Remember, the call-taker’s questions are essential to get the right kind of help quickly.
Be prepared to follow any instructions the call-taker gives you. Many 911 centers can tell you precisely how to help in an emergency until help arrives, such as providing step-by-step instructions for someone choking or needing first aid or CPR.
Finally, do not hang up until the call-taker instructs you to.
If you dial 911 by mistake, or if a child in your home dials 911 when no emergency exists, do not hang up—that could make 911 officials think that an emergency exists, and possibly send responders to your location. Instead, explain to the call-taker what happened.
In Case of an Emergency
Call or text 911 for emergencies only! Otherwise, call 931-589-3900 or 931-589-3911.
The Office of Emergency Management
The Office of Emergency Management is tasked with administering and directing a comprehensive Emergency Management and Homeland Security program designed to reduce the vulnerability of citizens and communities of this County to damage, injury, and loss of life and property by providing a system for the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and recovery from natural or man-made disasters.
The Office of Emergency Management also encourages you to sign up to receive Emergency Alerts. Register your home and/or cell phone numbers to receive weather warnings, disaster information, or other Code Red alerts that can save lives in disasters.
E-911 Board Meetings
The Perry County Communications District E-911 Board meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m., at the Perry County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center, across from City Hall, Main St. The Public is invited.
Sign up for Code Red Emergency Alerts
When disaster strikes, how will you be notified of potential emergencies? The CodeRED solution provides the easy and reliable notification tools to be prepared. Learn more today!
- Use your Google, Facebook, or Twitter credentials to create an account for a quick log-in process.
- Include multiple contact points to ensure public safety officials can reach you in an emergency.
- Opt-in to receive general notifications to receive community bulletins.
- Ensure you keep this information current, especially if you move.
- Need step-by-step instructions? View our registrations guide.
Follow this guide.Perry County Rescue Squad
As a member of the Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads, an Association of Life Saving, Rescue, and First Aid Units with members organized, trained, and equipped for various types of rescue and first aid work, the Perry County Rescue Squad members voluntarily give of their time and effort without compensation to the development of accident prevention and first aid procedures, the widespread education of the public in such procedures, and to the necessary rescue and first aid work for the relief of their fellow men.
Perry County’s emergency needs are served by a dedicated team of volunteers and professionals who coordinate with the all-volunteer Rescue Squad and the Fire Departments of Linden and Lobelville. These First Responders commit to intensive ongoing training to prepare for the emergencies that we face in our community – whether they are health, fire, accidents, weather-related, or natural disasters.