Shelby County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Office

AKA:

Shelby County EMA; Shelby County Emergency Management Agency;Shelby County Office of Preparedness

Description:

Coordinates city/county emergency services and management functions of the operation center units and amateur radio groups in disaster-relief efforts. Operates and maintains warning sirens throughout the county in cases of area-wide emergencies. (The outdoor warning sirens in Memphis, Millington, and Shelby County are tested or activated every Wednesday at 3:30 pm if there is no inclement weather in the area. Germantown, Collierville and Bartlett!€™s sirens are tested at Noon on Saturdays if there is no inclement weather). A reminder from the Office of preparedness, although they also called "tornado sirens," these warning devices may also be activated to warn a large population about an impending disaster).

Offers information, literature, and films concerning disasters; instructional courses in management of disaster preparation, first aid, and addresses issues of disaster readiness; and provides information concerning chemicals produced and stored at separate industrial sites as required by Super Fund Amendment Act.

Hours:

24/7

Intake Process:

Call or visit website for information

Program Fees:

No Fee

Eligibility:

Shelby County EMA Services: Must be resident of Memphis/Shelby County. Anyone may request speakers or instructional courses.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

July 26, 2023

Volunteer Opportunities:

Disaster Relief Volunteers needed; call or visit website for details.

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Contacts

Phone Numbers

Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)