Portage County proclaims August 2026 Emergency Management Awareness Month, thanks EMA staff

Aug 20, 2026

The Portage County Board of Commissioners proclaimed August 2026 as Emergency Management Awareness Month, praising the county EMA team and mutual-aid partners for recent disaster response and preparedness efforts.

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The Portage County Board of Commissioners on a unanimous vote proclaimed August 2026 as Emergency Management Awareness Month and publicly thanked the county emergency management team for recent response work and mutual-aid coordination. Commissioner Mike led recognition of the EMA staff and noted the department’s role in recent tornado and flood responses.

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