Jeffrey Putnam ,
Director

Sheriff

Whitfield County Fire Department

Emergency Services Mission Statement

The mission of the Whitfield County Office of Emergency Management 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 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 Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has the responsibility to coordinate all County emergency response plans. OEM’s responsibilities are to identify vulnerabilities, effectively mitigate disasters, public education, respond to all-hazard emergency situations, ensure continuity of government and business, and to facilitate an effective recovery. OEM will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private entities to develop, maintain, and implement the Emergency Operations Plan. OEM will support and manage the County’s Emergency Operations Center.

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