Emergency Management
Our Mission
The mission of the Whitfield County Emergency Management Agency is to maintain a high level of preparedness, to protect the citizens of Whitfield County; to mitigate loss of life and assets prior to, during, and during the aftermath of a disaster; and to facilitate the recovery of Whitfield County in the mid and long term intervals following a disaster.
Office Description
Whitfield County's Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has the responsibility to coordinate all County emergency response plans. EMA's responsibilities are to identify vulnerabilities, effectively mitigate disasters, public education, plan for all-hazard emergency situations, ensure continuity of government and business, and to facilitate an effective recovery. Whitfield County EMA will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private entities to develop, maintain, and implement the Emergency Operations Plan. EMA will also support and manage the County's Emergency Operations Center.
Contact Information
David Metcalf, CMCP, GaCEM,
Director
dmetcalf@whitfieldcountyga.com
804 Professional Blvd
Dalton, Georgia, 30720
Office: 706-259-3730
ema@whitfieldcountyga.com
Jeff B. Ownby, GAPCEM,
Deputy Director
jownby@whitfieldcountyga.com
Christina Byrd, GaCEM,
Emergency Management Coordinator
cbyrd@whitfieldcountyga.com
Links
- GEMA
- Ready Georgia
- LEPC
Local Emergency Planning Committee - Whitfield County Pan-Flu Plan
- Emergency Operations Plan
- Whitfield County CERT
- 2022 Whitfield County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Sign Up For Code Red Emergency Notifications
Regístrese para recibir notificaciones de emergencia - Disaster Checklist
Lista De Verificacion Del Kit De Suministros Para Desastres
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www.facebook.com/whitfieldema