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Taylor County Emergency Management
Craig Amundson, Coordinator
Location & Mailing Address:
224 South Second Street
Medford, WI 54451
Clerk Phone: 715.748.2200, Press # 1, Ask for Extension 248
Fax: 715.748.3813
Contact Us via Email [Click Here]
*Office is located on the Ground Floor of the Courthouse
Links:
WI Emergency Management
Redcross Preparedness Site
US Homeland Security - Ready.gov
Wisconsin County EM Info
This department develops the countywide Emergency Operations Plan, conducts preparedness exercises and assists in disaster situations. Other duties include emergency plans for schools, industries, medical facilities, and governmental agencies. The Department manages the mandated "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act," oversees the functions of the Local Emergency Planning Committee and maintains the county's hazardous materials inventories. This department coordinates all local emergency response agencies, which helps to mitigate the severity of disasters. The department writes grants and obtains equipment to help other agencies and departments be prepared for any incident, natural or man-made. The department arranges for training provided through local, state and federal training facilities.
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