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- Emergency Management

The mission of the Emergency Management Department includes the coordination and collaboration with state, local, federal, and private sector partners, as well as the public to develop, maintain, exercise, and train on a comprehensive local emergency management plan and program; to direct and coordinate all available resources to protect the life and property of the residents of Monroe in the event of a disaster or crisis, through a comprehensive program of prevention, planning, preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, and public education; and to maintain, operate, and oversee the Monroe Emergency Operations Center. 

PRIMARY PROGRAMS & SERVICES  

  • Prepare emergency response plans for the Town of Monroe for the impacts of emergencies, disasters and security threats.
  • Advance the resiliency of the town through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from such events.  
  • Provide coordination among various departments and agencies, including utility companies, during emergencies such as major storms.  
  • Promote and implement community preparedness events.  
  • Manage the volunteer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which assists the Town in preplanned events such as the annual Memorial Day Parade, United Ride (in memory of 9/11), and with parking and public access at the summer programs conducted at Wolfe Park, in addition to any emergency deployments. 
    • Provide 20‐hour CERT training course for volunteers. 
    • Actively participate with other regional CERT programs in training and mutual aid response.  
  • Active, voting member on the Regional Emergency Planning Team.  
  • Maintain standards as presented by the State Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

Town Notifications


The Town of Monroe uses several different tools to provide information to residents and businesses in case of emergency. The Emergency Management Team recommends you do the following:


Make a Plan

A disaster can happen at any time. Your family will cope best by preparing
for a disaster before it strikes.

By planning ahead and gathering supplies in advance, your family can endure
an evacuation or home confinement.

 Plan Type
       Resource 

For Families

For Pets


 For Businesses

 

Severe
Weather
      Resource

Blizzards
and
Winter Storms

Cold Weather

 Excessive Heat

 

Flooding and
Heaving Rain

 

 

 Hurricanes

 

 

 Tornadoes

 


Power Failures

A power failure or outage is the short or long term loss of electrical power. Power can go out at
anytime and without notice. It can be out for a few hours or several days. Safety is the number one
concern for the health department. Make sure you are ready the next time the power goes out.
Have water, non-perishable foods, battery operated radio, batteries and flashlights on hand.

Do not call 911 for service interruption, please call your service provider.

Power Outage Safety

Depending on the length of time the power is out, you may need to discard food from your
refrigerator and freezer. A good rule to follow is when in doubt, throw it out!

How to be Sure Your Food is Safe to Eat When the Power Goes Out

Public Health Emergencies

A public health emergency is an event, natural or manmade, that creates a health risk to the public. It may affect one person or thousands of people. Your local health department detects and responds to public health emergencies to keep your family safe. They conduct surveillance and monitor any health related changes or patterns, investigate causes of the emergency, responds as part of a team, plan ahead for emergency situations, and educate residents bout preparedness.

Public
Health
Emergency
       Resource
Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning
Chemical Exposures
Disease Outbreak
Mercury
Oil
Sewage
Water Supply
(Private and Public)


Additional Resources


Additional Links



Contact Information

Address:
Town of Monroe
7 Fan Hill Road
Monroe, CT  06468

Emergency Management Director
Keith White

Phone (203) 261-3622
Email