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Our agency is the former Civil Defense Agency. Our mission reflects the desire of our nation and congress to make our citizens more aware of the "disasters" which might effect them. Through education, planning, zoning and other direct actions, our aim is to minimize or eliminate the risk to life and property. For up-to-date information, go to http://www.shelbycountyema.com. The Coordinator is an employee of the Commission who carries out the activities of the Agency and Commission. Those activities include supervision of the County's Enhanced 911 Center, assisting fire and emergency medical services with response, training, and planning needs, coordinating the warning and response to severe weather, hazardous chemical spills, or other disasters and major responses we might experience. Currently, our primary activity is to help our county, cities, and citizens prepare for the implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Our new partners include the public health department, veterinarians, environmentalists, epidemiologists, and special teams for responding to weapons of mass destruction and hazardous materials events. We are leading a partnership with Harrison and Crawford Counties to form the Tri-County Special Operations Team. This volunteer team's task will be responding to special events such as cave-ins, rescue from heights and depths, water rescue, terrorism and hazardous materials. Over the years, our agency has been involved in various activities, which have enhanced services to our community. If you have questions, please, contact us! We can help, whether you'd like to know more about the administration of the 911 program, helpful winter weather tips, severe weather awareness week, or the Emergency Management Agency.
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