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Emergency Management Agency

A Division of the Cherokee County Public Services Agency 

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150 Chattin Drive
Canton, GA 30115

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery program for the citizens of Cherokee County in order to save lives, protect property, and reduce the effects of disasters. 
OUR RESOURCES 
Amateur Radio

 

Our Amateur Radio Group (ARES) is a critical part of the overall emergency management program. During 2016, Cherokee County ARES members participated in multiple events which include training, weekly net activations (in which they test radio & digital capabilities), public service events, and work parties to maintain equipment and repeater sites, etc.

Local Emergency Operations Plan

 

The Local Emergency Operations Plan (LEOP) is a plan which details roles and responsibilities for local agencies before, during and immediately after an emergency. LEOPs are required to be updated at least every four years.  

Hazard Mitigation Plan

 

The Emergency Management Agency develops a Hazard Mitigation Plan, or a community plan to evaluate hazards, identify resources and capabilities, select appropriate actions, and develop and implement the preferred mitigation action to eliminate or reduce future damage in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the community. 

OUR TEAM 

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