About Emergency Management
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2009-02-04 21:48
Executive Committee:
Randy Riley, Chairman (Clinton County Commissioner)
Michael Boyle, Vice Chairman (Non-Elected Official)
Ron Stryker (Liberty Township Trustee)
Gregory Hefner (Marion Township Trustee)
Roger Cochran (Clark Township Trustee)
Kevin Bean (Wayne Township Trustee)
George Arledge (Chester Township Trustee)
The Board Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month.
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The Office of Emergency Management has a full time Director, who oversees the daily operations, as well as a full time deputy director and part time administrative assistant. The division's mission is mandated under Ohio Revised Code Section 5502, which requires every County to have an Emergency Management program. The purpose of such a program is to minimize the effects of a disaster and to help the community recover. There is a 4 stage process to the program:
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1. Preparedness (planning)
2. Mitigation (identification and attempt to minimize risk)
3. Response (actions taken during the actual event)
4. Recovery (the work needed to return the community to "normal") |
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Emergency Management also assists local communities in acquiring grant funds from the Ohio Emergency Management Agency to help offset the cost of various projects.
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Emergency Management utilizes the skills of volunteers to provide help. Our Amateur Radio group supplies emergency back up communications during disasters and special events.
Another responsibility is the maintenance of the Emergency Operations Center (E.O.C.). The E.O.C. provides coordination and continuity of government during time of disaster.
The Emergency Management Agency meets monthly with the EMA Executive Committee.
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Homeland Security (operated under Emergency Management) |
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After September 11, 2001, we have received numerous grants that are intended to better prepare the County's first responders for such an incident. We have acquired a great deal of equipment that will provide physical protection to responders, as well as equipment that will detect and identify biological and chemical agents. To date, Clinton County has or is in the process of receiving $750,000.00+ in Homeland Security funds for first responder equipment and planning. Of this amount $393,723.16 was spent on upgrading the county’s emergency communications. $216,785.62 was spent on emergency service equipment for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and EMA. $75,587.94 for administration and plans and $72,867 for businesses.
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In addition to equipment, we continue to review our response plans, exercise these plans and update them as needed or required.
As you can see, our Department has a very important directive. We work very hard to ensure that we are ready for those in need.
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