As
an emergency services providers, utility providers and concerned community
leaders, it is not only our goal, but also our responsibility to ensure
a level of safety and preparedness for our citizens. With that in
mind, the City of Dowagiac has established an Emergency
Action Plan.
The plan provides for an organized response to emergency situations
in order to restore public services and coordinate resources on behalf
of our residents. Several officials and department heads from within
the City have received specialized training from the Nation's foremost
authority on emergencies—the Federal Emergency Management Agency
in Washington, D.C.
The Emergency Management
Coordinator for the City of Dowagiac is Fire
Chief Harold Munson. He is responsible for training and
exercises to ensure that all aspects of the Emergency Action Plan
work as smoothly and seamlessly as possible. Chief Munson and other
Emergency Management agencies throughout the area coordinate efforts
and resources to ensure that our community and it citizens can be
informed and  react
accordingly in an emergency situation.
A vital part of this effort was the recent installation
of new Weather
Warning Sirens. With the assistance of state funding
the city was able to install three (3) outdoor sirens mounted on
utility poles throughout the City. It is our hope that these warning
sirens will help citizens in preparing
for dangerous weather conditions. Sirens are tested
each month. On the third Saturday at noon the sirens will be sounded
as a test only.
Another important resource for the community is
the Citizen Emergency
Response Teams. These volunteers have been trained
and equipped to respond throughout their specific areas to provide
aid until additional support teams can be dispatched.
Safety begins at home. When any type of hazardous
conditions exists, keep informed by staying tuned in to local news
and weather. For ideas and assistance in preparing your home and
family for all types of emergencies, visit one of the following
web sites for helpful information.
For
more information contact:
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Dowagiac
Police Department
241 South Front Street, in the City Hall
Phone 269-782-9743 From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Dowagiac
Fire Department
103 Park Place, directly behind City
Hall
Phone 269-782-9563 |
For
more information you can visit the following sites:
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www.ready.gov