Smyrna Emergency Management Agency
Operated directly out of the municipal public safety network, the Smyrna Emergency Management Agency (EMA) coordinates local disaster mitigation, severe weather monitoring, and the city's specialized civic response networks. Through their community-wide Smyrna Ready Initiative, they offer educational frameworks, shelter-in-place instructions, and interactive safety mapping tools designed to teach families how to handle severe weather emergencies
Category:
Great For:
Safety & Preparedness
Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Families
Level:
Easy
Location:
Smyrna
Tips for your Visit:
This is primarily a digital and community-integrated resource rather than a traditional drop-in museum. Utilize their online portal to walk scouts through mapping a localized household evacuation drill, setting up severe weather emergency notifications, and examining regional siren networks.
What to Bring:
A computer, tablet, or smartphone to navigate the emergency setup platforms, along with home structural blueprints to plot family escape maps.
Why we Recommend it:
It turns abstract disaster preparation into an actionable, real-world family plan.