Boone County EMA names Megan Bonty interim director, impacting local emergency planning

Boone County has appointed Megan Bonty as interim director of the Boone County Emergency Management Agency (EMA). A county press release dated July 29, 2026 states the county appointed Bonty effective July 27, 2026, and local coverage published September 17, 2026 says she began in July on an interim basis.

As EMA director, Bonty will oversee the county’s emergency management programs and coordinate preparedness and response efforts with first responders, utility companies, schools, municipalities and health organizations. The article notes the EMA manages about 20 different county response plans covering events such as tornadoes, debris management and winter weather.

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