Indeed. I wonder what made them come in the office here for once? They getting ready for disasters you think? Collecting data? Don't think it's routine business though.

Almost every town or county (and state) has an 'EMA'. Sometimes they are called 'ESDA' (emergency services disaster agency).

Whenever there is a disaster or emergency EMA responds (mostly with volunteers). Many times civilian disaster teams, ham radio operators and storm spotters are members of EMA.

EMA stands for 'Emergency Management Agency'.