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Emergency Managment
The Sweetwater County Emergency Management Agency -- SCEMA -- operates under the guidelines of several state and federal agencies and is a division of the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
CERT is organized under the direction and leadership of the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Office/Emergency Management Division. CERT training enhances the public's ability to recognize, prepare for, respond to, and recover from a major emergency or disaster situation. Members are trained to take care of themselves, their families and their neighbors before, during and after a major emergency. The Date has not been determined for our next CERT class. If however; you represent a group that would be willing to guarantee a minimum of 10 students and would like us to provide this valuable training, please contact our office. Contact us for more information on class schedules and locations or to request a special class. 911
When you're faced with an emergency, the more you can do to save time, the better. That's why you should always call 911. Sweetwater County has Enhanced and Wireless Phase I 911. Enhanced 911 means that when you call 911 from your hard wired phone the dispatcher knows the call back telephone number and the address where the call is being made from. Even a young child can call and get help without knowing all the specifics of the situation. Wireless Phase I 911 means that when you call 911 from a cell phone the dispatcher receives the telephone number of the cell phone and the approximate location of the caller. Not all cellular companies route their cell phone 911 calls through the 911 system so the dispatcher may not receive your telephone number or approximate location. To be on the safe side, you should advise the dispatcher where you are as closely as possible then advise what your emergency is. LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee)
THE LEPC serves as a group of professionals in the community for the purpose of information, training, discussions and education of the public about hazardous substances, emergency planning, health and environmental risk. Shelter in Place is a safety procedure designed to help protect you during a serious airborne hazardous material emergency. The LEPC has adopted Shelter in Place as one of their projects. Brochures, magnets and an instructional DVD can all be obtained free of from the Sweetwater County Emergency Management Office. The next LEPC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 8:30 am. 2009 - Minutes from July Meeting - Minutes from November Meeting 2010 - Minutes from February Meeting - Minutes from May Meeting The Sweetwater County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is soliciting applications for their annual Industry award. This award is for Industry that has gone above and beyond the legal requirements. To submit a nomination please complete the following application and mail it to:
Special Needs
The Sweetwater County Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with a number of concerned organizations, has developed a program to identify those people with special needs, and a method to help evacuate them in an emergency. This assistance is provided at absolutely no cost, and is available to anyone who fits the criteria. Green River Basin Pipeline Association
The Green River Basin Pipeline Association (formerly the Sweetwater County Pipeline Association) meets regularly to discuss issues that are affecting their companies, they share what they are doing to solve their problems, and work together to identify solutions. Emergency Management Volunteer Foundation
The Sweetwater County Emergency Management Volunteer Foundation was formed in order to take in donations to be used for the benefit of the entities under the Emergency Management Division. The most recent responsibility given to the Foundation Board is that of serving as the Citizen Corps Council.
"To better protect the lives and property of citizens of Sweetwater County" Water Rescue
Sweetwater County EMA is responsible for coordinating resources for water rescue/recovery operations. Locally there is a team of volunteers who operate the county's boat, a 24" Starfire equipped with radar, sonar, underwater cameras and video equipment. The divers are trained to dive to the depth of 100' and also have underwater cameras to aid in the search for people who are presumed drowned. The divers are trained, certified and equipped to dive in ice conditions. We encourage people to make themselves familiar with water safety issues if they are going to participate in water recreation whether it be fishing, rafting, boating, or just sight seeing from the water. Boat Commander - Les Tanner Boat Smart from the Start - Wear your Life Jacket For more information about boating in Sweetwater County, visit Fishing in the West RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services)
Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
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Sweetwater County Emergency Management Agency
731 "C" Street, Bldg. A, Suite 131
Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901
© 2007 Sweetwater County Emergency Management Agency