Rain date Wednesday, September 21
For more than a decade, the 14 towns and the 20+Emergency Support Functions in DEMHS Region 1 have worked together to increase our individual and collective capacity to respond to emergencies. Using State Homeland Security Funds and leveraging funding streams, we have purchased critical equipment, developed plans and established response teams to respond efficiently to incidents of all sizes. We’ve provided a wide range of training and exercises to ensure each community is prepared for natural and human-caused disasters, including emergent hazards.
This field day will showcase how these investments of time and grant funds directly benefit the 14 towns and will also feature the mutual-aid and partner resources that can assist during significant events.
Who should attend: Chief Elected officials, Municipal leadership (RTM/ Common Council Chairs), Emergency Services leadership and personnel, Public Works Directors, School district leadership, Municipal Department leadership, Regional Planning Organizations, Response partners, State and Federal Elected Officials.
Activities planned include:
• Demonstration of the UASI Interoperable Radio system
• Walk through of command vehicles, trailers and equipment
• Demonstration of responder and victim accountability systems
• Presentations about special resources and equipment and teams which are available in each community and through mutual aid request.
• Discussion of training opportunities and planning activities that help increase our capacity.
There is no cost to attend this program but registration is requested to assist with our staff accountability exercise. This event is sponsored by the DESPP/DEMHS Region 1 Emergency Planning Team.
A special thanks to Colony Grill for donating their new pizza truck to provide lunch for this event!
