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Welcome to MSCEMA.ORG
Welcome to the official Memphis/Shelby
County Emergency Management Agency Web Portal System. This site is dedicated to providing news and information to the public on various subjects such as, what you should have in a disaster kit, how to shelter in place, locations of the
outdoor warning sirens (tornado sirens) in Shelby County, pictures of recent emergency/disaster responses, recent/upcoming events, and other helpful information.
Our staff consists of a Director, Manager of Operations, Planning Officer, Training & Education Officer, Exercise Officer, Executive Secretary, 4 full-time Emergency Technicians (dispatchers), 3 part-time Emergency Technicians, a volunteer Amateur Radio Program,
and a volunteer Reserve Program.
We assist local, state, and federal agencies with response, or EOC activation, for major fires, hazardous material incidents, bomb threats, special rescue operations, aircraft disasters, multi-person/multi-family evacuations, terrorist events and any other emergency or disaster operation that requires a multi-agency/multi-jurisdictional response.
EMA has a National Weather Service satellite downlink and is responsible for activating the tornado sirens for Memphis, Millington, Lakeland, and the un-incorporated areas of Shelby County.
Other duties that are handled by our Emergency Technicians are dispatching for Housing and Community Development, Code Enforcement Officers, after hours dispatching for Traffic Signal Maintenance, Animal Shelter, and monitoring Flood Control alarms.
Mission Statement:
To provide the most efficient and effective coordination of resources available in the mitigation of; planning and preparation for; response to and recovery from emergencies and disasters
Safeguard Your Emergency Contacts Now
 The Next
Of Kin Registry (NOKR) was established as a FREE tool for daily emergencies and
national disasters. NOKR is an emergency contact system to help if you or your
family member is missing, injured or deceased. NOKR provides the public a free
proactive service to store emergency contacts, next of kin and vital medical
information that would be critical to emergency response agencies. Stored
information is only accessible via a secure area that is only accessible by
emergency public trust agencies that have registered with NOKR.
NOKR is a non-partisan; non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to bridging rapid
emergency contact information. NOKR was established in January 2004, for daily
emergency situations.
The injury or passing of a loved one is a difficult time for families and
friends. This sad time is compounded when you're not informed when a loved one
is injured or passes on. This happens when Local and State Agencies are unable
to locate a family member or Next Of Kin.
EMA and Office of Preparedness Honor Reserve Program
The Memphis / Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), under the direction of Mike Priola, and the Shelby County Office of Preparedness, under the direction of Bob Nations, took the opportunity to recognize the EMA Reserve Program during National Volunteer Week, which is April 27th - May 3rd.
Gathering at the Emergency Operations Center on April 28th for a fun pizza dinner, the group was honored for their volunteer efforts this past year.
The Reserve Program is coordinated by Sammy Crews, EMA Exercise / Planning Officer.
The Reserves are citizen volunteers who educate the public about disaster preparedness by giving presentations to schools, churches, neighborhood watch groups, clubs, senior citizen groups, and libraries. They also assist the staff in the Emergency Operations Center in times of disaster. A diverse group, with a variety of skills and professions, they include school teachers, small business owners, EMT's, fire fighters, safety officers, facility managers, medical professionals, security officers, and homemakers. Many of the Reserves are certified Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) instructors and amateur "ham" radio operators.
Posted by Admin Wednesday, April 30, 2008 (21:52:58)
Earthquake Hits Illinois, Shaking Felt in Shelby County
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Illinois early Friday, April 18th, 2008.
The quake hit at 4:37 a.m. It was centered 6 miles from West Salem and 66 miles from Evansville. No immediate reports of injuries.
It rattled windows 10 miles south of Champaign and shook tall buildings in downtown Indianapolis, 160 miles northeast of the epicenter. The quake occurred in the Illinois basin-Ozark dome region with includes Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas and stretches from Indianapolis and St. Louis to Memphis, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Some residents in Shelby County were awakened by the shaking.
Posted by Admin Friday, April 18, 2008 (21:10:36)
Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Recruiting Reserves
The Memphis / Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), under the direction of Mike Priola, is recruiting volunteers for their Reserve Program during National Volunteer Week, April 27th - May 3rd.
EMA Reserves are citizen volunteers who assist the EMA staff by helping to educate the public about disaster preparedness. These public presentations are conducted at schools, businesses, neighborhood associations, churches, and libraries. The Reserves also assist EMA by teaching the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) seminars. In times of disaster when the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is activated, the Reserves who are licensed as Amateur Radio Operators, "Hams", assist with communications.
Posted by kbutler Tuesday, April 15, 2008 (13:46:44)
EMA Urges Citizens to Prepare for Flooding
As of March 24th, 2008, flood warnings for the Mississippi River in Shelby County and surrounding areas continue until further notice. On this day, the river stage was 33.2 feet. Flood stage for the Mississippi River is normally 34.0 feet. Minor flooding is in the forecast.
It is predicted that the river will rise above flood stage by March 25th, late morning, and continue to rise to nearly 37.5 feet by March 30th. Additional rises are possible thereafter. At 38.0 feet, farm land inside the main Mississippi River levee system may be flooded. Downtown Memphis' Greenbelt Park is quickly being submerged as the water creeps up the banks.
Posted by Admin Monday, March 31, 2008 (04:35:24)
Meterologist Explains "Super Tuesday" Tornado Outbreak
National Weather Service meterologist, Jim Belles, was the special guest speaker at the Memphis/Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Reservists monthly meeting.
Using radar imagery, Belles explained how the National Weather Service predicted the severe weather Shelby County experienced on "Super Tuesday," February 5th, 2008 as tornadoes ripped through the MidSouth.
"We were at "ground zero" or the "epicenter" of this event! Considering the number of tornadoes that night and their severity, it was a miracle we only had nine fatalities in Shelby and surrounding counties," said Belles.
The National Weather Service began issuing severe weather warnings as early as Sunday, February 3rd, as the weather began to change.
A tornado watch was issued mid afternoon on February 5th as cells, super cells and thunderstorms were forming. The National Weather Service staff of fifteen, working round the clock, huddled together studying the high tech weather monitors. When it was certain tornadoes were headed toward Shelby County, Belles made a "high impact" conference call to the EMA staff, the Fire Department, the utility companies, the media, and elected officials, to warn them of impending high winds, thunderstorms and tornadoes.
Posted by Admin Monday, March 17, 2008 (02:49:38)
EOC Activation Level 1
Current Activation Level
Level 1: Monitoring - Level 1 is typical day to day "monitoring" phase. Notifications will be made to those agencies and Emergency Support Functions who would need to take action as part of their everyday responsibilities. The Emergency Operations Center will be staffed with Emergency Management staff.
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