The City of Effingham Emergency Management Agency is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within the City of Effingham to reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. We maintain all Effingham County tornado sirens; provide storm, cooling, and warming centers as needed; and work with the American Red Cross and Salvation Army...
Our Zoning division assists residents and businesses with planning, zoning, and community development. Our responsibilities include: zoning, site plan review, subdivision of property, replats, rezoning of property, variances, annexation into the city, and vacations of streets and alleyways.
