The Louisville Metro Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is responsible for preparation, mitigation, response, and recovery from natural and manmade disasters through advance coordination with local, state and federal agencies. The agency follows the operational guidelines in the Emergency Operations Plan in disaster management.
Be Prepared for Severe Weather! Get information here on how to prepare for severe weather.
Subscribe to our Emergency Management Notifications System. Get up-to-date information regarding severe weather, public safety emergencies, and evacuations!
In an emergency, where do you turn for information? How do you get emergency Information if you lose electricity? does the local news give you enough information about an emergency in your community?
Three simple steps to protect your family in any emergency!
Homeland Security Advisory System
The national current threat level is Elevated or Yellow. The threat level in the airline sector is High or Orange. Click Here to learn more.
Natural Hazards
What natural hazards are most common in Louisville?
Due to Louisville's climate, geology, and geographic setting, the Metro area is vulnerable to 12 natural hazards that threaten life and property. Louisville is primarily at risk from flooding, severe thunderstorms, hailstorms, and tornados. Below is Louisville Metro's Hazard Profile for 12 natural hazards, which link to summary information for occurrences, warning times, and potential losses. Click on Natural Hazards to read the Louisville Metro Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
Progress Reports
The following Progress Reports are in PDF format, Acrobat Reader is required to view. To get Acrobat reader for free click here.
2008 Natural Hazards Progress Report
2007 Natural Hazards Progress Report
2006 Natural Hazards Progress Report
(Click links below for detailed information.) Some links may be in PDF format and will require Acrobat Reader to view)