Emergency Management
Click here for information on how to Avoid Home Damage from Frozen Pipes Click here for information on the H1N1 Flu outbreak The Southlake Office of Emergency Management was created in response to the growing concern of natural or technological disasters adversely affecting the citizens, visitors, or businesses within Southlake. The main focus of the Office of Emergency Management is to reduce or eliminate the city's vulnerability to disasters by actively engaging in hazard mitigation and disaster preparedness activities. The four key areas to emergency management are hazard mitigation, disaster preparedness, disaster response, and disaster recovery. Most experts agree that hazard mitigation is the most important aspect of emergency management and the cornerstone of any disaster readiness program. What Can You Do To Be Prepared? Being prepared for a disaster or emergency is everyone's responsibility. Knowing what to do in a tornado, fire, or other emergency is critical to protecting you and your family. We encourage every resident of Southlake to sit down with their family and create a plan of what to do in an emergency.
Contact Information Knowing what to do during an emergency or disaster can save your life. For more information regarding emergency or disaster preparedness please contact Emergency Management Coordinator Colleen Gilmore
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