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Feb 9, 2010 -
Department Overview
Prepares, develops, implements, and continually updates emergency response plans and procedures for community, including equipment usage and allocation, notification procedures for both emergency personnel and general public, and evacuation and warning procedures. Also manages the Emergency Operations Center during County Emergencies.
Manages Homeland Security operations, supervises, and provides direction and control of emergency and support personnel, ensuring compliance with all laws and ordinances. Responds to all hazardous material incident s on 24-hour basis.
Regularly conducts training sessions for community officials and individuals who would direct public safety operation during community emergencies or disasters.
Promotes awareness of and interest in department programs among professional, community and school groups, target populations, and news media through public speaking engagements.
Maintains inventory of chemicals used by all business and industry in DeKalb County to ensure compliance with federal law and local ordinances: disseminates related information to general public. Provides direct supervision to Haz Mat teams.
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