Mission Statement

 

ACTIVITIES

The Emergency Management Division of the Department of Administrative Services is responsible for the planning, coordination, and implementation of all emergency management and Homeland Security related activities for Kenosha County. Most of these activities are mandated by the State of Wisconsin under Chapter 166, Emergency Management, as well as federal laws and regulations, Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III and the Homeland Security Act.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The Mission of the Division of Emergency Management is to lessen the loss of life and reduce injuries and property damage during natural and technological man-made incidents/events through mitigation (reducing the negative impact of disasters before they occur), preparedness (deducting the public and First Responders, conducting training and exercises for First Responders, creating/ updating emergency plans), response (coordinating quick and timely response by providing resources and equipping First Responders), and recovery (coordinating and expending restoration efforts).

  • Coordinates and/or performs federal/state directives countywide under the Homeland Security Act, SARA Title III and WI State Statutes Chapter 166.
  • Provides countywide emergency management services (mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery)
  • Operates and maintains the County’s emergency warning systems
  • Provides effective coordination for First Responder Agencies/personnel involved in Emergency Management issues (training, exercises, actual events)
  • Continues to seek out funding opportunities from various sources so as to benefit County Government, the public, and First Responder Agencies
  • County Emergency Management Director also serves as Municipal Emergency Management Director for four of Kenosha County’s twelve municipalities.
  • Develops, coordinates and brings to the County training opportunities for all First Responders.
  • Identifies, develops protocols for and assists in strengthening countywide critical infrastructure facilities.
  • Identifies, develops protocols for and coordinates continuity of local/county government and businesses during actual events. This includes the Citizen Corps.