Purpose is to secure the nation from a variety of threats. To report a concern, call 911. Detailed instructions on a variety of concerns are listed on www.dhs.gov/report-incidents.

Recruits and trains volunteers for surge capacity during a public health emergency. Provides specialized services to the community during and after natural disasters, epidemics, accidents (fires, chemical spills, broken water or sewer structures), and potential bio-terror attacks. Participates in disaster preparedness exercises and simulated emergencies to evaluate and better coordinate local emergency response.

National, standardized programs taught by certified presenters, designed to help participants understand, prepare for, and respond appropriately to emergencies. Programs include: * Prepare with Pedro * The Pillowcase Project * Be Red Cross Ready * Ready Rating

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as: fire safety, light search and rescue , team organization , and disaster medical operations.

Provides coordination of emergency response, homeland security, crisis response team, citizen corp, medical reserve corp and (CERT) Community Emergency Response Team.

Facilitates training of first responders, government and medical personnel and some classes for the general public.

Provides training to enhance the level of overall preparedness of government organizations, community based agencies, businesses, individuals, and families to respond to a large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community.

Provides emergency management services for areas where the city or state has made a public declaration. Services provided depend on the situation. Coordinates training and drill exercises for various response agencies. Provides county wide coordination of disaster and recovery efforts between government agencies and non-profits. Plans, coordinates and provides services for disaster preparation, response and recovery. Provides various trainings to organizations and individuals to prepare for disasier.

Administers a county-wide emergency management program to coordinate governmental and non-governmental response to disasters, assist in the development of emergency preparedness plans, and provide training to local emergency personnel.

Administers county-wide emergency management program, collaborates with governmental and non-governmental response to disasters, assist in the development of emergency plans, exercise programs, and provide training to local emergency personnel.

Provides Emergency services to the residents of Clark County.

Provides specialized services to the community during and after disasters (floods, blizzards, earthquakes, tornados) and accidents (fires, chemical spills, broken water or sewer structures). Services include providing information and technical assistance related to water disinfection, contaminated food product, clean-up, temporary handling of human waste and garbage, insect and rodent control, assistance with sources of medical supplies and determining need for inoculations, etc. Provides training on these subjects to municipalities or community groups within the county. Participates in disaster preparedness exercises and simulated emergencies to evaluate local emergency response. Recruits and trains volunteers to assist during a public health emergency.

Administers a county-wide emergency management program to coordinate governmental and non-governmental response to disasters, assist in the development of emergency preparedness plans, and provide training to local emergency personnel.

Provides training for people who want to volunteer to assist disaster victims. Topics covered include introduction to disaster, standard first aid, introduction to mass care, and shelter operations. Once training is complete, participants become part of the Disaster Action Team (DAT) which is generally mobilized for local and domestic disasters, but not generally for international disasters.

Administers a county-wide emergency management program to coordinate governmental and non-governmental response to disasters, assist in the development of emergency preparedness plans, and provide training to local emergency personnel.

Purpose is to secure the nation from a variety of threats. To report a concern, call 911. Detailed instructions on a variety of concerns are listed on www.dhs.gov/report-incidents.

Coordination of emergency services.

Provides paramedic training and ensures that the medical supplies and equipment that paramedics use is refurbished regularly in order to ensure the safety of the community.

Provides training for people who want to volunteer to assist disaster victims. Topics covered include introduction to disaster, standard first aid, introduction to mass care, and shelter operations. Once training is complete, participants become part of the Disaster Action Team which is generally mobilized for local and domestic disasters (but not generally for international disasters).

Purpose is to secure the nation from a variety of threats. To report a concern, call 911. Detailed instructions on a variety of concerns are listed on www.dhs.gov/report-incidents.

Offers information about the Community Emerency Response Team (CERT) to members of the community who wish to volunteer in times of disaster. Trains CERT team members in how to be prepared for a disaster and disaster response including search and rescue, general disaster preparedness, basic disaster medical operations, and team operations.

Provides training for people who want to volunteer to assist disaster victims. Topics covered include introduction to disaster, standard first aid, introduction to mass care, and shelter operations. Once training is complete, participants become part of the Disaster Action Team which is generally mobilized for local and domestic disasters (but not generally for international disasters).

Recruits and trains volunteers prior to emergency events to ensure a ready team of individuals who can assist when there is a storm, flood, power outage, large fire, loss of water, or emergency event that involves setting up shelters or vaccine sites. Some participants are medical professionals, but this is not required. During times of non-emergency, volunteers are involved in preparing and distributing health education and disaster-preparedness materials. This county utilizes persons with clerical, video recording and editing, and IT skills. Does presentations about preparation for disaster in the community.

Provides training, conferences, and independent study courses on a variety of disaster issues such as disaster preparedness, disaster mitigation, and coping with disasters. Some courses offer CEU's.

Coordinates and trains local teams who wish to help in response to local disasters. Type of activities will vary depending on the situation. In some cases, individuals may be referred to existing organizations or teams who have been mobilized to deal with a variety of emergencies or disasters.