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Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Welcome to the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

The Role of the Local Emergency Program Manager

The local Emergency Program Manager has the day-to-day responsibility of supervising emergency management programs and activities. Most emergencies are handled at the local level, however there may be an occaision where State or Federal assistance is needed.  The Emergency Program Manager serves as the local conduit to that assistance.  This role entails coordinating all aspects of a jurisdiction’s mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

The Emergency Program Manager:

1. Coordinates resources from all sectors before, during, and after an emergency.
2. Manages activities relating to mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. 
3. Ensures that all players of the process:
1. Are aware of potential threats to the community.
2. Participate in mitigation and prevention activities.
3. Plan for emergencies using an all-hazards approach.
4. Operate effectively in emergency situations.
5. Conduct effective recovery operations after a disaster.
4. The Emergency Program Manager coordinates all components of the emergency management system for the community, including:
1. Fire and police services.
2. Emergency medical programs.
3. Volunteers and voluntary organizations.
4. Other groups involved in emergency activities.

Other duties of the local Emergency Program Manager might include the following.

1. Coordinating the planning process and working cooperatively with organizations and government agencies. 
2. Advising and informing the Chief Elected Official about emergency management activities.
3. Identifying and analyzing the potential effects of hazards that threaten the jurisdiction.
4. Taking inventory of personnel and material resources from private sector sources that would be available in an emergency
5. Identifying resource deficiencies and working with appropriate officials on measures to resolve them.
6. Developing and carrying out public awareness and education programs.
7. Establishing a system to alert officials and the public in an emergency.
8. Establishing and maintaining networks of expert advisors and damage assessors for all hazards.
9. Coordinating a review of all local emergency-related authorities and recommending amendments, when necessary.

Address:
Grand Traverse County Helath Department
2325 Garfield Road N.
Traverse City, MI  49686

Daniel C. Scott
Emergency Management Coordinator
231-922-4720
dscott@grandtraverse.org



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