OFFICE OF EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The mission of the Emergency Management Advisory Board is to advise and consult with the Office of Emergency Preparedness in all matters relating to public safety. This encompasses a comprehensive planning approach with Federal, State, County and municipal governments, business and nonprofit organizations regarding emergency or disaster operations in:

• Natural Disasters - Hurricanes, Northeast and Winter Storms, etc.
• Technological Disasters - Air, Roadway and Rail Accidents, Industrial Accidents, Hazardous Material Situations
• National Security - Civil Disorder, Terrorism, Conventional and Nuclear War

Planning issues addressed are mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations.  The Emergency Management Advisory Board's members are appointed for a term of one year by County Executive, Dennis Levinson, with the advice and consent of the Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Chairperson:  Vincent J. Jones, III

Staff Person: Vincent J. Jones, III, Atlantic County Emergency Management Coordinator,  Phone: 609-407-6742

Total Number of Members Allowed: 11
Number of Vacancies:  0 *

*Most advisory boards are open to Atlantic County residents.  If you are interested in volunteering to serve on this or any other Board or Commission please CLICK HERE for an application.