HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re 2025 Emergency Mgmt Workplan Jefferson County
Board of County Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
From: Willie Bence - Director, Department of Emergency Mgmt
Agenda Date: February 3, 2025
Subject: Emergency Management Department Workplan Presentation
Statement of Issue:
The Jefferson County Department of Emergency Management consists of 3.4FTEs and
numerous volunteers who are responsible for emergency management services for both
Jefferson County and the City of Port Townsend. The Department is responsible for promoting
disaster preparedness among the general public, maintaining operational readiness of the
Emergency Operations Center, conducting disaster planning and risk assessment, and a
number of other tasks related to disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's Ft Con's:
The 2025 workplan currently drafted for the Department of EM staff consists a public
outreach campaign featuring monthly training and information opportunities for the general
public, drafting of several emergency plans, chief among them a Comprehensive Evacuation
Plan, implementation of a new training and credentialing plan, ongoing development of our
engagement of volunteer resources, and continuation of a number of ongoing activities
related to preparedness and response. The Department would like to solicit feedback from
the County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners and the draft workplan to
ensure alignment with the County leadership's goals and vision.
Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis:
The Department of Emergency Management has an annual budget of $327,533.
Recommendation:
The Board of County Commissioners review and provide feedback on the Department of
Emergency Management's 2025 workplan at the February 3rd meeting.
Department Contact: Willie Bence - 360-316-6008
Reviewed By:
Mark McCaule ounty Administrator Date