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1: Welcome to MSCEMA.ORG
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.
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
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Winter Weather Leads To Overnight Power Outages and Road Closures
Ice and Snow Expected this Morning
Ice and snow predicted for Shelby County should move into the area about 6 a.m. Forecasters with the National Weather Service had predicted the winter weather to arrive earlier this morning. read more ...
Winter Storm Preparations Underway
Government leaders in Memphis and Shelby County are prepared for winter weather predicted for the area. Directors of various Memphis City and Shelby County bureaus will gather at the Shelby County Office of Preparedness Emergency Operations Center early tomorrow morning to assess the impact of the predicted snow, sleet and freezing rain.
[b]“It’s vital we prepare for what could be a major ... read more ...
January 20, 2010 Seismic Event
Our office was advised through the United States Geological Survey that a 3.3 magnitude seismic event occurred today near Lynn, AR at approx 3:18 pm.
THIS IS NOT UNCOMMON.
However, due to the situation in Haiti we are all more sensitive to these type events. Please be assured that the public safety communities within Shelby County monitor these events twenty-four hours a day and in ... read more ...
Haiti Leveled by Quakes – Citizens Urged to Prepare and Help
Around the globe concerned citizens and leaders watch in horror and wait as rescue and relief efforts continue in the aftermath of the January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquakes that rocked the Republic of Haiti. Situated on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, Haiti is one of the poorest, politically unstable and under developed counties in the world.
The series of earthquakes ranged from a m ... read more ...
Hazardous Road Conditions After Morning Snowfall
Snow and dropping temperatures have created hazardous driving conditions in some areas of Memphis and Shelby County. Snow that fell early this morning has led to icing on some streets, especially on bridges and overpasses. All roads, however, are open.
Law enforcement agencies in Shelby County investigated more than 30 traffic crashes during the morning rush hour. Memphis Police investigated 23 ... read more ...
Emergency Warming Center Opens In Preparation of Winter Weather
A tent to accommodate more than 100 people will be opened in downtown Memphis later tonight in preparation for snow and bitterly cold temperatures predicted for the Memphis and Shelby County area.
Shelby County Mayor Joe Ford and officials at the Shelby County Office of Preparedness say the warming center in downtown Memphis will help homeless people who will be particularly vulnerable during w ... read more ...
Winter Weather Advisory - Be Prepared!
The first snowfall of the new year is predicted by the National Weather Service in Memphis to begin late tonight, Wednesday, January 6, 2010.
A winter weather advisory for snow and frigid temperatures is in effect from midnight tonight until noon tomorrow.
Snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are expected starting late tonight..
Northwest winds between 15 to 25 miles per hour with gust ... 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.
