The duties outlined below are typical of those performed by the local Emergency Program manager during non-emergency periods:

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• Identify and analyze the effects of hazards that threaten the jurisdiction.

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• Keep the chief executive of the jurisdiction fully informed on emergency management activities.

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• Work closely on a cooperative basis with the departments of local government and community organizations in developing emergency management plans and capabilities.

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• Work with local officials in the development of a hazard mitigation program to eliminate or reduce potential hazards.

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• Know where to get resources from governmental and private sector sources that would be needed in an event or incident.

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• Identify resource deficiencies and work with appropriate officials on measures to correct them.

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• Develop an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as a site from which key officials can direct and control operations during an emergency.

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• Work with local communicators to develop a communication system to be available for an event/incident.

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• Establish a system to alert key public officials and warn the public in the event of an emergency/incident.

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• Establish an emergency public information system.

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• Assist in the development of continuity of government procedures and policies.

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• Establish and maintain a shelter and reception and care system.

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• Assist emergency personnel in seeking training.

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• Develop a public education program.

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• Develop a test and exercise program.

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• Assist in the establishment of mutual aid or cooperative assistance agreements to provide needed services, equipment, or other resources in the event of an emergency.

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• Prepare, submit, and justify the annual emergency management budget.

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• Secure technical and financial assistance available through state and federal programs.

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