Emergency Management Coordinator

• Prepare and maintain an emergency operations plan, following the state established format.

• Manage and mobilize the equipment and staff of the municipal emergency operations center (EOC) when appropriate and as directed by the municipal elected officials.

• Attend and successfully complete all training scheduled by the county and/or PEMA as outlined in PEMA Directive “Emergency Management Training and Education”.

• Survey, organize and coordinate all municipally available manpower, materials, supplies, equipment, facilities and services necessary for disaster emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.

• Recommend mitigation measures to reduce disaster effects.

• Coordinate with other municipal emergency service agencies and public and private entities in achieving your duties and responsibilities.

• Have current appropriate plans, procedures, guidance and laws issued by the county, PEMA and the Governor available within your EOC. Have knowledge of the federal and state required plans for your jurisdiction concerning emergencies at dams, chemical and nuclear plants, schools, day cares, hospitals, prisons and nursing home facilities.

• Provide prompt and accurate information regarding municipal disaster emergencies to the appropriate municipal, county and Commonwealth officials and agencies and the general public.

• Participate in all tests, drills and exercises, including remedial drills and exercises that pertain to your municipality, as scheduled by the county, state or the Federal government.

• Participate in the integrated flood warning systems program as applicable for your municipality.

• Develop mutual aid agreements as applicable with adjacent municipalities for reciprocal emergency assistance.

Emergency Management Division

Complying With The National Incident Management System