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Ward County Emergency Management

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Mission
Coordinate and facility resources to minimize the impact of major emergencies and disasters on people, property, and the environment. DESCRIPTION: The Emergency Management Department is responsible for: *
Performing technical work in the development, implementation, and management of county-wide disaster prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and risk reduction.
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Working with the Ward County Emergency Resource Council (a group of individuals representing a cross-section of government, first response, business, and private citizens) to develop and maintain the Ward County multi-hazard mitigation plan and the emergency operations plan (eop) which defines agency roles and responsibilities and includes the evacuation, sheltering, warning, and terrorism annex.
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Organizing and operating the emergency operations Center (EOC) and coordinating support from State and Federal organizations during an emergency.
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Providing county-wide training and exercises to prepare for local, regional, and state emergencies to include classroom-based training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) for all personnel who may be involved in disaster response and recovery activities.
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Administering the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant funds at the direction of the Ward County Emergency Resource Council Steering Committee, a representative Group given legal authority by the Ward County Commission to expend these funds.
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Providing guidance to municipalities on the development of disaster management plans.
Service
Temporary

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FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_314841914556

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FLOOD INFO PAGE ON THEIR WEBSITE:

http://www.co.ward.nd.us/emergency-management/flood2011.shtml

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Home Flood Damage Hotline: 877-212-0316

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FROM THE CONTACT US WEBSITE PAGE:

Emergency Management (EM) Staff

Alan Reynolds , Director, Alan.reynolds @ co.ward.nd.us, 701-857-6534

Amanda schooling , Homeland Security Planner, amanda.schooling @ co.ward.nd.us, 701-857-6561

Judy Olson, Assistant, judy.olson @ co.ward.nd.us, 701-857-6560

The Ward County Emergency Management Department is open from 8:00A-4:30P, Monday through Friday. This office is located in the basement of the Ward County Courthouse.