| The role of
Emergency Management is to maximize the protection and
promotion of Public Safety, Health and Welfare during
large scale emergencies. They plan for the coordinated
response of county forces to any disaster situation.
There are four principals
of Emergency Management. These are:
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Mitigation: What activities can help avoid a
disaster or minimize it's impact? Examples include
building dikes, adopting wind resistant construction
methods, and building new warning systems.
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Preparedness: What activities can enhance the
abilities of individuals, communities, and
businesses to respond to a disaster? Examples
include creating disaster plans, (for the home,
workplace, and community) and conducting disaster
drills.
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Response: What actions can be taken during and
immediately after a disaster to prevent loss of life
and property?
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Recovery: What efforts can help to return the
community back to normal following a disaster?
Recovery efforts can include debris removal,
rebuilding roads, returning people to their homes,
etc.
Some of the tasks:
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Develops, maintains, and tests the County Emergency
Operations Plans.
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Maintains liaison with county and state regional
offices.
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Develops and establishes the County's emergency
warning system.
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Prepares informational material for dissemination to
the public.
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Brad Athmann, Director
PO Box 379, Mahnomen MN 56557
218-261-0266
Email:
brad.athmann@co.mahnomen.mn.us
Office Hours 8:00 a.m.
– 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday
Closed on
Observed
Holidays
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