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Office of Emergency Management reports flood response, siren upgrades and seeks outreach coordinator funding
Summary
OEM described its role in the county's August flood response, upgrades to tornado sirens and other systems, 911 and radio services operating details, and requested a supplemental outreach coordinator position to improve preparedness and equity-focused outreach.
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) told the Finance Committee about its recent incident-response work, operational programs and budget posture for 2026, including an account of the countys August flooding response and ongoing recovery coordination.
Why it matters: OEM supports county-wide emergency response and continuity for 911, radio systems, EMS partnerships and planning; its funding and staffing affect disaster preparedness, response and recovery capabilities.
Director Cassandra Liebel and deputy director Chris McGowan summarized OEMs divisions: emergency management, 911 communications, radio services, and emergency medical services (EMS). Liebel said the OEM…
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