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Emergency Alert / Environmental Hazard

DREW COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Coordinator: Michael Frisby

210 South Main
Monticello, AR 71655
870-460-6203 (Office)


EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MISSION STATEMENT:

The Drew County Office of Emergency Management works to protect the citizens of Drew County through an Intergrated Emergency Management framework encompassing the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Working in partnership with local, state and federal and private entities. Drew County Management seeks to provide a seamless and comprehensive Emergency Management program for all citizens of and visitors to Drew County.


Vision:

A vibrant and progressive disaster resistant community.

Strategic Goals:

Prevention: Reduce demand for emergency interventions. Efforts include:
Scenario Planning
Preparedness Exercises
Public Education
Hazard Mitigation

Response: Maintain a 7 day, 24 hour on-call posture for both high impact (mass casualty) and low impact events, including:
Search and Rescue
Recovery
Natural Disasters (wind, flood, fire, and earthquake)
Technological Disasters

Recovery: Responsibilites include:
Compiling Damage Assessment
Initiating Requests for State and Federal Disaster Assistance Funds
Coordinating of Delivery of Relief Supplies
Curfew and Re-Entry Coodination


On Scene Response:
Drew County Emergency Management may respond on scene as deemed appropriate to serve as a liaison between the Incident Commander and Outside Agencies. The Coordinator, or his/her designee, shall coodinate all requests for State or Federal Agency Support.

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