Emergency Management Services
A Division of Emergency Services
The Cherokee County Emergency Management Services Department has four
principal functions in preparing for and responding to disasters:
- Preparedness
- Response
- Recovery
- Mitigation
PREPAREDNESS
- Cherokee County Emergency Management assists local citizens in planning
for natural disasters such as tornadoes, winter storms, floods, and
man-made disasters such as chemical spills.
- Training and education programs are offered in support of emergency
planning.
- Exercises ranging from tabletop versions to full-scale mock accidents
involving entire communities are staged to assure that the proposed
plan works.
BEFORE DISASTER
STRIKES
RESPONSE
- Everyday activities include monitoring the capability to respond to
emergencies and to assist in level of readiness.
COPING WITH DISASTER
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION
CHECKLIST
RECOVERY
- Recovery activities are those which are necessary to return life to
normal in a disaster stricken community.
MITIGATION
- Mitigation is the effort of local, state and federal governments which
includes any activities that reduce or eliminate problems associated
with disasters.
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911
Addressing
911 Central Dispatch
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Inspection & Departments
FOR EMERGENCY
DIAL
911
OFFICE PHONE
(828) 837-2124
OFFICE ADDRESS
59 Hiwassee St.
Suite 105
Murphy, NC 28906
FAX
(828) 837-7352
DEPARTMENT HEAD
Robin Caldwell
robin.caldwell@cherokeecounty-nc.gov
Emergency Management Director |
