Welcome to Emergency Management
Committed to building resilience by safeguarding the well-being and property of the community through an all-hazards approach to disaster management.
Who We Are
The City of North Port Emergency Management Division is responsible for coordinating preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation efforts during emergencies and disasters affecting the community. It works closely with local, state and federal partners to ensure public safety and resilience. The Division also educates residents and businesses on emergency planning and readiness to enhance overall community preparedness.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the City of North Port Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and develop Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG) for its implementation.
- Coordinate disaster preparedness planning with City departments, to include the base and department-specific Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plans.
- Ensure the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is ready for activation at any time.
- Assist the Incident Commander during activations of the City’s EOC.
- Deliver public education programs on disaster preparedness.
- Develop and conduct exercises to evaluate plans and procedures.
- Support the activities of the North Port Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
- Conduct training classes on emergency management-related topics.
- Liaison with Sarasota County Emergency Management, the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Coordinate State and Federal documentation for post-disaster reimbursement.
- Implement and ensure City-wide compliance with the National Incident Management System.
- Identify grant opportunities to fund mitigation, planning and/or recovery activities.
- Serve as the Program Manager for the City's Emergency Notification System - Alert Sarasota County
- Manage the City's Emergency Role Program