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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
Posted on Wednesday, January 17
MSCEMA News

Hazardous Weather Possible Thursday

Posted by: Admin on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 (19:39:58)
Citizens Urged to Prepare

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a hazardous weather outlook statement for Shelby County Tennessee on Wednesday, May 19, 2010.

Strong thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible late tonight producing heavy rainfall of 1 to 3 inches. This may cause flash flooding.   read more ...

May 18, 2010 EOC Update

Flood Victims Must Register With FEMA To Receive Benefits

• Flood victims continue to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster benefits. Victims may call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go on line at www.disasterassistance.gov. Victims may also register at the Disaster Recovery Center.

• The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is at 8077 Wilkinsville Road. ...   read more ...

May 17, 2010 EOC Update

Senators Alexander and Corker Tour Millington Neighborhoods

United States Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker toured flood damaged areas of Millington today.
Both Tennessee lawmakers pledged continued assistance for flood victims and local governments.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Millington

• Flood victims must register with the Federal Emergency M ...   read more ...

"Yo veo los milagros en toto esto"

Family Sees Miracle in Flood

On May 1st, 2010 as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes terrorized the Mid-South, the Moreno Altamirano family waited and watched anxiously as rain muddied the streets in their Frasyer neighborhood.

As the downpour continued, nearby ditches and creeks overflowed. Within a few hours, water began to creep into their front yard.

At daybreak, the ...   read more ...

May 14, 2010 EOC Update

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Millington

• Flood victims must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster benefits. Victims may call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go on line at www.disasterassistance.gov.
You must register by phone or online before going to the DRC to apply for assistance.

• The DRC address is 8077 Wilkinsville Ro ...   read more ...

May 13, 2010 EOC Update

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Millington

• Flood victims must register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster benefits. Victims may call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or go on line at www.disasterassistance.gov.
You must register by phone or online before going to the DRC to apply for assistance.

• The DRC address is 8077 Wilkinsville Ro ...   read more ...

May 9, 2010 EOC Update

U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Will Visit Tomorrow

• Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and H.U.D. Secretary Shaun Donovan will visit the Shelby County Office of Preparedness Emergency Operation Center, 2268 Avery, tomorrow at 1:30 PM. Both Presidential Cabinet members will make remarks about relief efforts for flood victims in Shelby Coun ...   read more ...

May 8th EOC Update

Assistant U.S. Secretary of Commerce to Visit Tomorrow

• Assistant Secretary of Commerce John Fernandez will visit Millington tomorrow. Starting at 2 PM, Secretary Fernandez will talk with government leaders at the Shelby County Office of Preparedness Mobile Command Center at 7930 Nelson. He will then tour neighborhoods damaged by the flood.   read more ...



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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