Grays Harbor County Emergency Management Updates

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  Grays Harbor County Emergency Management is responsible for developing and maintaining a Countywide infrastructure for emergency/disaster preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery.“Emergency Management is responsible for developing and maintaining a Countywide infrastructure for emergency/disaster preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery.”
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  The department coordinates with cities, fire districts, and county departments to manage emergency operations.“Emergency Management is responsible for developing and maintaining a Countywide infrastructure for emergency/disaster preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery.This is accomplished by means of a cooperative, multi-jurisdictional organization which includes the Cities of Aberdeen, Cosmopolis, Elma, Hoquiam, McCleary, Montesano, Oakville, Ocean Shores, Westport, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, the Quinault Indian Nation, all 15 County Fire Districts and every Grays Harbor County Department.”
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  The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as the hub for information gathering, strategic decision making, and resource allocation during countywide disasters.“During a countywide disaster, the EOC becomes the hub of information gathering and dissemination, strategic decision making, resource allocation and incident coordination.”
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  Representatives from law enforcement, fire services, public health, and other organizations coordinate response efforts at the EOC.“Representatives from law enforcement, fire services and public health, environmental health, EMS, as well as other organizations from throughout the county work together to coordinate the response.”
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  The department actively prepares for and participates in disaster planning, emergency response exercises, public education, and responder training programs including StormReady and TsunamiReady certifications.“Emergency Management actively prepares for and participates in the following functions: Disaster Planning Disaster/Emergency Response Planning Disaster/Emergency Recovery Planning Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Emergency Preparedness Exercises for Disaster & Emergency Response Hazardous Materials Response Planning Public Education & Outreach Responder Training StormReady TsunamiReady”
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  Emergency Management also provides resources for residents including family preparedness plans and 72-hour kits.No usable supporting receipt — unverified.