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Cobb sheriff outlines emergency plans and multiagency coordination for major events
Summary
Sheriff Craig Owens summarized the county's emergency preparedness plans — tornadoes, hazardous materials, mass events and active‑shooter scenarios — and described multiagency coordination used for large events such as the All‑Star game.
Sheriff Craig Owens described Cobb County’s emergency‑preparedness work, emphasizing planning, exercises and multiagency coordination for major events and disasters.
What exists: Owens listed preparedness plans for domestic terrorism, hazardous materials, plane crashes, tornadoes and active‑shooter incidents. He said the county runs tabletop exercises on a quarterly basis and conducts joint operations with state and federal partners for large events. Owens cited the recent All‑Star game as an example of a major event that required coordination with state troopers, the GBI and the FBI.
Why it matters: Regular exercises and interagency coordination are intended to reduce response time and improve operational clarity during incidents. Owens said public‑safety partners — police, fire and 911 — do not operate in silos and routinely test sirens and equipment to improve readiness.
Discussion vs. decision: Remarks described existing plans and practices; no new policy or expenditure was announced during the recording.
Ending: Owens said the county prepares for the worst and hopes for the best, running regular training and acquiring equipment informed by past incidents to improve future responses.
