Mission

To take the lead role in coordinating the County's responsibility to plan, analyze, conduct and maintain programs to preserve and protect lives and property from major emergencies and disasters of all types. In this capacity, it maintains a current emergency management program for the County of Wayne and all participating local municipalities.

Major Activities and Department Description

Administration
Promulgate and enforce division policy and procedures; approve, reject or revise section recommendations; supervise overall division activities; represent the division as necessary; authorize the use of resources;

General Services Section
Perform clerical work for the division; prepare departmental payrolls; maintain personnel, inventory, chemical facility and accounting records; requisition supplies and equipment; answer telephones and staff reception desks.

Resources Section
Manage all facilities, personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary for normal activities; prepare, provide and coordinate emergency personnel training programs; develop and maintain mutual aid and resource availability agreements; prepare and manage financial assistance grants.

Operations Section
Develop, maintain, analyze and implement emergency plans and procedures; develop and coordinate simulated emergency test exercises; perform and coordinate public awareness programs and campaigns; operate and supervise the operation of communications and warning systems