WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Emergency Management - Department 11520
Department Description/Function
The Office of Emergency Management coordinates and acts as a liaison with emergency service agencies, local government officials, and other government agencies. They promote emergency preparedness education and training. They also develop, test, and exercise the County emergency operations plan. They manage the emergency operations center; document community emergencies and resources used and encourage citizen readiness and community volunteerism.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Update the County’s Continuity of Government Plan by the end of the fiscal year. Expand upon training for County staff and outside agencies to grow the Emergency Operations Center roster and continue to expand knowledge to be ready for all types of incidents. Update the County’s Emergency Operations Plan by the end of the year. Add automatic weather alerts to the County’s Public Alert System to ensure citizens are prepared for impending weather and flooding that could occur. Increase the County’s sheltering capabilities, supplies and training to serve the community. Complete the new Public Alert System Project, increase public awareness and registration for community wide alerting of impending emergencies and important messages.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Held the annual 9/11 Remembrance in the Park Ceremony in September. Established efficient communication channels with County staff and the public through implementation of Everbridge – an emergency communications platform. Launched the utilization of Everbridge for employee notifications and developed templates for emergency situations to ensure rapid and effective communication when necessary. Collaborated with the Public Safety Training Center and Public Relations to bring back the Emergency Preparedness Expo. This event is scheduled to be held September 27, 2025, at the Training Center. Collaborated with the Division of Emergency Services on training and obtaining additional resources to continue to grow each department and public safety personnel in Washington County. Updated the County’s Facility Emergency Plan.
2026 Budget Document
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