Emergency Management |
Written by Administrator |
Tuesday, 28 September 2010 07:09 |
Prepare, train, and coordinate volunteers for all types of emergencies and disasters. We work with local and state agencies to assure proper equipment needs are met. In addition, we provide weather spotters who assist in observing and reporting hazardous weather within our county to the National Weather Service in Jackson. We also handle any emergency resulting from an incident at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station in Claiborne County since we are a host county for them.
We have working relationships with: Sheriff’s office City Police Departments City Fire Departments MS Highway Patrol MS Department of Transportation MS Department of Environmental Quality MS Department of Health MS Emergency Management Agency Federal Emergency Management Agency Volunteer Fire Departments
The days are unpredictable. We work with a variety of people everyday, and everyday weather affects everything we do. There are hazards and weather that is unpredictable, but proper planning and being prepared in advance is our best protection. |
Additional EMA Info
Earthquake Preparedness: |
Although the greatest risk of an earthquake is in the northern part of the state, in the event of an occurrence, you should Drop, Cover and Hold On to the leg of a table or desk. Pick a safe place in every room of your home, such as under a sturdy table, desk, near an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you. Remember, earthquakes can happen at anytime, they don’t have a particular season. For more information go to www.msema.org. |