The Jones County Emergency Management Office exists to save lives and protect property by planning, preparing, responding to, and mitigating natural and man-made disasters.

During times of disasters the Jones County Emergency Management Office establishes and operates the County Emergency Operations Center.

Jones County Emergency Management works closely with local, state and federal agencies before, during and after emergencies. Emergency Management also works closely with nursing homes to ensure they are prepared.

Under federal regulation, Jones County Emergency Management also receives information from local businesses and industry about hazardous materials used and stored at their facility.

Jones County Emergency Management is the liaison for public safety groups for Homeland Security grants. This office is also responsible for writing and maintaining the County Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation Plan. This plan is responsible for public inspection at the County Emergency Management Office.

The Emergency Management Reminds You Before Disaster Strikes:

Know Whom to Call Have a Plan and Talk to Your Family About the Plan Create a Disaster Supply Kit for at Lease 72 Hours Keep an Emergency Notification Checklist Near Your Telephone Stay Calm

Telephone: 252-448-1221 Address: 389 Highway 58 South Trenton, NC 28585

Links: http://www.ncem.org   http://www.erh.noaa.gov/mhx   http://www.redcross.org   http://www.fema.gov     Jones County Emergency Management P.O. Box 26 Trenton, NC 28585 Telephone: 252-448-1221

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Last Modified on Wednesday, 14 May 2008 02:48:27 PM