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		The Emergency Management Division is one of four divisions within the Public Safety Department.
		The Emergency Management Operations section is the emergency planning branch for Polk County.
		This office of the Emergency Management Division is responsible for ensuring that the addressing in unincorporated Polk County meets national standards in order to enhance the delivery of emergency services.
	www.polk-county.net /county_offices/emergency_mgmt/index.aspx (661 words)

	Australian Government Emergency Management Australia - Home
		Emergencies and disasters are becoming an increasing part of our lives, whether they are nature’s way or human caused.
		Managing emergencies has become a priority for governments at all levels as well as for the business community.
		Keeping Our Mob Safe: National Emergency Management Strategy for Remote Indigenous Communities is a response to an identified need for a practical approach by government at the local, State/Territory and national levels, and by Indigenous communities to address the community emergency management priorities of remote Indigenous communities.
	www.ema.gov.au (524 words)

	Okla. Emergency Management Situation Update - News Story - KOCO Oklahoma City (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated and the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is in contact with emergency managers in the affected areas.
		Gov. Brad Henry declared a state of emergency for 24 Oklahoma counties hit hard by the severe weather.
		The counties included in the state of emergency are: Blaine, Caddo, Canadian, Cleveland, Comanche, Cotton, Custer, Dewey, Grady, Jefferson, Kingfisher, Kiowa, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Muskogee, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Pontotoc, Pottawatomie, Seminole, Stephens, and Washita.
	www.koco.com /news/13942324/detail.html?rss=okl&psp=news (1502 words)

	Va. Emergency Management Encourages Residents To Prepare For Winter - News Story - WRC \| Washington
		Emergency Management Encourages Residents To Prepare For Winter - News Story - WRC
		Emergency Management Encourages Residents To Prepare For Winter
		Develop a communication plan for your family that includes a meeting place in case of an emergency and an out-of-town relative to serve as a point-of contact.
	www.nbc4.com /news/10442283/detail.html (178 words)

	Federal Emergency Management Agency - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) within the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate.
		Generally, the governor of the state in which the disaster occurred must declare a state of emergency and formally request from the President of the United States that FEMA and the Federal Government respond to the disaster.
		FEMA was widely criticized for the agency’s response to Andrew, summed up by the famous exclamation, "Where in the hell is the cavalry on this one?" by Dade County, Florida, emergency management director Kate Hale.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fema (3239 words)

	Welcome - Bureau of Emergency Management, Division of Emergency Services, Communication and Management, NH DOS
		As Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, I oversee the function as part of the Office of the Commissioner and have a direct line reporting authority to the Governor of New Hampshire.
		Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating the State's response to major disasters.
		The Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is the State's primary contact with the federal Department of Homeland Security and our counterparts in other states.
	www.nh.gov /safety/divisions/emergservices/bem/index.html (207 words)

	Federal Emergency Management Agency of the United States - Voyager, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA is a government agency in the United States which is organized under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate.
		The agency is charged with what it defines as four domains of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
		The situation was compounded by flood waters in the city that hampered transportation and poor communication between the federal government, state and local entities.
	voyager.in /FEMA (2632 words)

	The Electronic Encyclopaedia of Civil Defense and Emergency Management
		The mission of The Electronic Encyclopaedia of Civil Defense and Emergency Management is to support research, learning, and teaching in the history, organization, and theory of civil defense and emergency management and to preserve information from a variety of sources that may otherwise prove ephemeral.
		Entries, and updates to existing entries, are gladly accepted from any researcher in emergency management, civil defense, air raid precautions, or disaster science and should be directed to the editor.
		Entries reflect the wide range of activities involved in civil defense and emergency management and related fields of activity.
	www.richmond.edu /~wgreen/encyclopedia.htm (1380 words)

	Emergency Management - Mitigation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The County's Emergency Management system requires coordination of activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from major emergencies or disasters.
		Clackamas County's Emergency Management program is administered by the Sheriff's Office with the Sheriff designated as the Director.
		There are a number of committees working to assure that there is a county-wide (and region-wide) emergency management system that includes cities, service districts, volunteer agencies, schools, and other organizations with emergency responsibilities.
	www.co.clackamas.or.us /emergency (91 words)

	Pinellas County Emergency Management
		Pinellas County Emergency Management has resources such as the new Community Notification Service.
		By using the new Emergency Information Subscription Service, you will get e-mails with the very latest official information.
		Manage and coordinate County-wide response to, and recovery from, natural and technological disasters.
	www.pinellascounty.org /emergency (341 words)

	Texas Emergency Management Links Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Emergency Management Association of Texas To promote and advance the professionalism of emergency management and disaster preparedness in Texas.
		The Texas Gulf Coast Emergency Management Association is a regional organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting property during times of emergency and disasters.
		The International Association of Emergency Managers The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters.
	www.txdps.state.tx.us /dem/links.htm (951 words)

	Broward County - Emergency Management Agency
		The Emergency Management Agency is responsible for the management of all emergency preparedness program areas within the County.
		The primary role of the Agency is to develop and implement comprehensive disaster planning, mitigation and response activities within Broward County under the provisions of Florida statutes.
		Additionally, the Agency develops and maintains emergency plans for all types of natural and man-made hazards, and provides the analysis and recommendations necessary to make decisions that will effectively save lives and protect property in such emergencies.
	www.broward.org /disaster (105 words)

	Wisconsin Emergency Management
		Wisconsin Emergency Management specializes in Hazard Mitigation, Warning and Communications, Emergency Police Services, Emergency Fire Services, Disaster Response and Recovery, Hazardous Materials and EPCRA, Radiological Emergency Preparedness, and Exercise and Training for the State of
		Wisconsin Emergency Management efforts are coordinated with local, state, tribal and federal agencies, as well as volunteer and private sector partners.
		counties and bring emergency management services to the state's 5.5 million citizens.
	emergencymanagement.wi.gov (245 words)

	Emergency Management Office - Brevard County
		Mission: To provide Brevard County residents, businesses and industries, non-profit organizations, and local governments the education and support necessary to reduce the loss of life and human suffering; to minimize property damage; and to protect environmental sensitive areas from all types of disasters through a comprehensive, risk-based, all-hazard emergency management program.
		Brevard County Emergency Management Office is staffed with six members.
		The Emergency Management Office is an independent office of the county government, reporting to the Board of County Commissioners through the County Manager.
	www.embrevard.com (573 words)

	U.S. Department of the Interior - Emergency Management
		Reclamation's emergency management activities help to guide Reclamations response to incidents of national significance.
		The mission of MMS is to manage the mineral resources on the Nation's OCS in an environmentally sound and safe manner, and collect, verify, and distribute, in a timely fashion, mineral revenues generated from Federal (onshore and offshore) and most Indian lands.
		OLESEM is responsible for overall coordination of the Department's emergency management responsibilities and NRP support.
	www.doi.gov /emergency (491 words)

	Emergency Management Institute Home Page
		Through its courses and programs, EMI serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of emergency management training to enhance the capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal government officials, volunteer organizations, and the public and private sectors to minimize the impact of disasters on the American public.
		EMI curricula are structured to meet the needs of this diverse audience with an emphasis on how the various elements work together in emergencies to save lives and protect property.
		Emergency Management Institute, 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD 21727
	www.training.fema.gov /emiweb (200 words)

	Federal Emergency Management Agency - SourceWatch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a "former independent agency that became part of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security in March 2003 - is tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from and mitigating against disasters." [1] (http://www.fema.gov/about/history.shtm)
		"In five years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency poured at least $330 million into communities that were spared the devastating effects of fires, hurricanes, floods and tornadoes.
		Michael D. Brown (Mike Brown), Under Secretary of Emergency Preparedness and Response, FEMA, was appointed by George W. Bush and relieved of his "service at the will and pleasure of The President" via resignation September 12, 2005, after failing his responsibilities during Hurricane Katrina.
	www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Federal_Emergency_Management_Agency (1081 words)

	DEMA - Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is the lead state agency for coordination of comprehensive emergency preparedness, training, response, recovery and mitigation services in order to save lives, protect Delaware's economic base and reduce the impact of emergencies.
		The Delaware Office of Civil Defense was located in a former coastal defense bunker within Fort Delaware on the Delaware River.
		With the passing of the Cold War Threat, emergency management shifted focus to address mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery from natural, technological and human-related disasters such as chemical spills, biological hazards, radiological releases from power plants and weather-related incidents.
	www.state.de.us /dema (190 words)

	Office of Emergency Management
		Chemical Preparedness and Prevention- OEM offers technical assistance to: prevent and prepare for chemical emergencies; respond to environmental crises; inform the public about chemical hazards in their community; and share lessons learned about chemical accidents.
		Oil - OEM provides information about the U.S. EPA's program for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil spills that occur in and around inland waters of the United States.
		Response- OEM coordinates and implements a wide range of activities to ensure that adequate and timely response measures are taken in communities affected by hazardous substances and oil releases where state and local first responder capabilities have been exceeded or where additional support is needed.
	www.epa.gov /swercepp (140 words)

	Emergency Management and Disaster Response are Map-Based Enterprises
		A common operating grid (USNG) and use of geo-addressing for all phases of the emergency management lifecycle is a precursor for unified and interoperable command and coordination, plans, communications, and other preparation for resource management and public information.
		Across the emergency response community there is no common doctrine for how multiple jurisdictions should interact and respond to a single incident, or to numerous simultaneous incidents which span multiple jurisdictions.
		Emergency responders and managers stress that problems caused by these differences can inhibit the success of both pre-incident planning and field operations....
	www.emergencymanagement.org (14611 words)

	VERMONT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
		A Health Information Form tells emergency responders what medical conditions and needs you have so that they can provide you with the appropriate support.
		You can obtain a form from your Local Emergency Management Director, town clerk, or fire department.
		While Vermont Emergency Management doesn't endorse any particular form, here is a link to the American College of Emergency Physician's web page where you may download one of their suggested forms for your use.
	www.dps.state.vt.us /vem (189 words)

	Emergency Management Services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Volusia County's Emergency Management Services will provide County-wide emergency management program leadership, continuity and direction to enable Volusia County to respond to, recover from and mitigate the impact of natural, manmade or technological disasters upon the people or property of Volusia County.
		Telephone numbers/addresses provided will be used solely by Emergency Management officials to provide emergency information.
		However, the database is a public record in accordance with Florida public records law.
	www.volusia.org /emergency (291 words)

	New York State Emergency Management Office- Home Page
		Hurricanes are one of the deadliest forces of nature, known to generate high winds, torrential rains and tornadoes, and capable of causing death, serious injury and costly property damage.
		These activities may include planning and evaluation, public education and communication, training, participation in exercises, and providing proper equipment to citizens with a role in response and management of volunteer programs and activities.
		This funding program will be administered by the New York State Emergency Management Office on behalf of the New York State Office of Homeland Security.
	www.semo.state.ny.us /index.cfm (813 words)

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