Purpose of Emergency Management

• Minimize the effects of a disaster
• Respond to emergency conditions
• Repair and restore vital infrastructure and facilities

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

• Adopted in the township
• Uses the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Supervisors, EMC, and deputy EMC have completed required training in ICS and NIMS to meet participation in the FEMA Reimbursement for Lose Program