Emergency Management

Services & Responsibilities

The Nobles County Emergency Management Director administers a county-wide emergency management program in those areas of the county that do not have a local emergency management organization. In addition, the department coordinates the activities of those local jurisdictions that do have emergency management organizations.

Specific Duties include the following:

• Coordinates emergency management functions of county governmental units assigned emergency management responsibilities
• Coordinates response to actual disasters/emergencies, the logistics of federal field and survey teams, mitigation request and disaster assistance centers
• Coordinates meetings of the Nobles County Emergency Management Planning Advisory Commission (EMPAC)
• Works with the EMPAC to develop and maintain the Nobles County Emergency Operation Plan (EOP) and test this plan through exercises
• Maintains an inventory and utilization record of county equipment secured through emergency management sources
• Maintains liaison with county and state regional offices
• Prepares informational materials for dissemination to the public
• Meets with interested groups to explain the emergency management program and to enlist their support and cooperation