EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
This office functions under the direction of the Emergency Management Director, who is appointed by the County Administrator. Policy guidance is provided by the Law Enforcement and Emergency Management Committee, Wisconsin State Statute 323, and County Ordinance No. 87-24.
MISSION
Emergency Management protects communities by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain and improve the capability to mitigate against, prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from threatened or actual natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other man-made disasters.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
- Develops and promulgates plans consistent with state plans, directs the emergency management program and performs such other duties related to emergency management as required
- Coordinates and assists in developing town and municipal emergency management plans within the County
- Coordinates and assists in managing the County Hazmat Team
- Coordinates and participates in local emergency management training programs and exercises; provides emergency information and public education
- Assists the Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) with its obligations under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) and Wisconsin State Statute 323.0
- Updates the Jefferson County Hazardous Materials plans
- Coordinates the Flood Mitigation Acquisition and Demolition Project