Wake County Emergency Management coordinates disaster response during an emergency from its Emergency Operations Center (EOC). From this one location, staff members are able to coordinate fire, law enforcement and emergency medical service personnel to provide assistance to those parts of our community that need assistance.
During an emergency, the EOC is usually staffed around the clock to provide this coordination and handle various requests for assistance.
Helping Citizens
To assist citizens during an emergency, a phone bank is set up in the EOC to handle requests for special assistance, receive reports of property damage, power outages and street blockings or closings. If you are in need of assistance with any of these items during an emergency, you should call 919-856-7044.
Wake County Emergency Management, in cooperation with Wake County Human Services and the American Red Cross, opens emergency shelters and reception centers when disasters force citizens to evacuate.
Training for Disaster Response
Wake County provides training and educational programs for emergency response agencies, business and industry, and the general public. These programs, offered through our Emergency Management Division, cover such topics as hazardous materials response, search operations, incident command, radiological events and recovery operations.
Contact Information
Director: Joshua Creighton; 919-856-6485
Hazmat Preparedness: Vacant; 919-856-6480
Harris Preparedness: Steven Newton; 919-856-5611
Multi-Hazards Planner: Jordan Rink; 919-856-5587
Senior Accounting Technician: Wendi Brusseau; 919-856-6482
Software Developer: Chris Lacasse; 919-856-6763
If you have additional questions about disasters, please contact Wake County Emergency Management at 919-856-6480. |