WAMPSVILLE — The Madison County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) recently achieved accreditation from the New York State Local Emergency Management Accreditation Council. Madison County OEM is one of only seven emergency management organizations in New York state to achieve this level of recognition, according to a Madison County government news release. The program was […]
WAMPSVILLE — The Madison County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) recently achieved accreditation from the New York State Local Emergency Management Accreditation Council.
Madison County OEM is one of only seven emergency management organizations in New York state to achieve this level of recognition, according to a Madison County government news release.
The program was developed by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in partnership with the New York State Emergency Management Association (NYSEMA). Achieving accreditation means the OEM has met or exceeded standards set by the council in all primary aspects of emergency management, including preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Accreditation is valid for five years, with the opportunity to obtain reaccreditation after that period.
The Madison County OEM uses technology to identify, track, and respond to life threatening incidents, both natural and man-made. The office also provides training and operational support to Madison County’s first-responder community and delivers citizen-preparedness training, the release stated.
