Navajo County Emergency Management
Planning / Preparation
Navajo County’s Emergency Management (NCEM) team views success in its ability to
plan and prepare for various man-made or natural disaster events. For example, prior
to a winter storm incident the NCEM team will meet to discuss any potential hazards
and designate when and where to stage snow removal equipment, etc. This behind the
scenes planning provides an advantage to citizens as we ready to respond; however,
this response must be at the most appropriate time as efforts to clear roads will
be futile if the snow accumulation has not ceased.
In planning and preparation, you as a citizen in Navajo County or as a visitor to
the area or in your own home base can be instrumental in aiding the County’s response
during an emergency incident. For tips on planning and preparation, you are encouraged
to access the following links:
| For Immediate Release: Nov. 7, 2011 |
| Public Information Contact: Ethan M. Riley, 602-464-6303 |
Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9
PHOENIX—A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 9, at noon MST. The test will be broadcast over radio and television stations statewide and last 30 seconds. The EAS has never before been tested simultaneously nationwide.
In an effort to raise public awareness, the Arizona Emergency Information Network (AzEIN) created a resource page http://bit.ly/qlRkqQ and a countdown widget for local media and partner emergency response agencies to link to and embed on their websites (see below).
The EAS is used by local, state, federal and tribal governments to communicate potentially life-saving information during an emergency. Most Arizonans are familiar with the distinctive tone and the scrolling message unique to the EAS. The National Weather Service (NWS) regularly uses EAS to alert communities about severe weather and anticipated flood conditions.
In the aftermath of a national catastrophic event, authorities will transmit crucial information to the public through as many methods as possible. The national EAS program provides the nation with an unparalleled communications network, available even under the direst conditions.
The nationwide EAS test is being jointly conducted by the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s NWS.
Visit the Arizona Emergency Information Network (AzEIN) website at www.azein.gov for real-time emergency updates, preparedness and hazard information, and multimedia resources.
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