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The primary responsibility of the
Emergency Management Agency is to provide mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery services that save lives, reduce injuries and
economic loss, and enhance recovery from disasters.
Mitigation:
The process of eliminating or reducing the probability of occurrence
of an emergency or disaster.
Preparedness:
The planning stage which insures the most effective, efficient
response, efforts to minimize damages and lay the groundwork for
response operations.
Response:
Provides emergency assistance for casualties, reduces the
probability or extent of secondary damage and other measures that
will enhance future recovery operations
Recovery:
The process of returning all systems, both formal and informal, to
normal. Recovery activities can be broken down into short-term and
long-term activities. |
Sandusky
County, Ohio 100 North Park Avenue Fremont, Ohio 43420