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Emergency Management
Purpose
We exist to take care of people, property and the environment.
The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for administering an all-hazard mitigation, preparedness, protection, prevention, response and recovery program for the purpose of reducing the loss of life and property and for the protection of citizens and industry in the event of any major emergency or disaster affecting the City of Henderson.
Key Services
- Respond to mitigate against prepare for and recover from large scale disaster/emergencies.
- Develop, revise and exercise the City of Henderson’s emergency plan and related plans in coordination with other City departments and allied agencies.
- Manage the City’s emergency operations center (EOC) to provide a coordinated response to disasters and other emergencies.
Emergency Operations Center
- Plan, conduct and coordinate disaster preparedness exercises for City personnel and allied agencies.
- Provide individual and family readiness with disaster preparedness information to the community through Get READY! Stay READY! which is a comprehensive education and outreach program.
- Develop and maintain mutual aid agreements with other municipalities and other
EMAP (Emergency Management Accreditation Program)
The City achieved its first full consecutive accreditation by EMAP in 2022. Accreditation recognizes the ability of programs to bring together personnel, resources, and communications from a variety of agencies and organizations in preparation for and in response to a disaster of any type.
To achieve accreditation, applicants must demonstrate through self-assessment, documentation, and peer assessment verification that its program meets the Emergency Management Standard. The emergency management program uses the accreditation to prove the capabilities of its disaster preparedness and response systems.