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Emergency Management

Emergency Management

Training Calendar

Welcome to the Office of Emergency Management

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is the agency of county government having primary responsibility and authority for:
  • The planning and execution of disaster and emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery for Campbell County
  • The coordination of disaster and emergency response by and between county agencies and political subdivisions
  • Coordination and liaison with related agencies of the state and federal government
  • Coordination of recovery operations subsequent to disaster and emergencies
  • Coordination of hazard mitigation planning activities

The Office of Emergency Management is further responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a comprehensive plan for the disaster and emergency response of Campbell County. The plan is integrated and coordinated with the disaster and emergency response plans of the state and federal governments.

The Office of Emergency Management is also the agency of county government responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Campbell County Hazardous Materials Control Ordinance. The ordinance was originally adopted by the Fiscal Court in 1986 and revised in 2021.

The Office of Emergency Management acts under authorization derived from the Kentucky Revised Statutes and Chapter 91 of the Campbell County Code of Ordinances.

Effective June 16, 2005, Campbell County has been certified as Storm Ready by the National Weather Service and was recently renewed in December, 2024.


Smart911

Smart911 is the official emergency notification system used by the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management. With Smart911, the community is more informed and better prepared in the event of an emergency. Smart911 enables individuals to take proactive steps to improve their emergency preparedness and response.

Sign up for Smart911 below, then text “Smart911” to 67283 to download the Smart911 app to receive timely and actionable emergency alerts via email, text, or voice message. Individuals can also identify when and how they are alerted and communicated with before, during, and after emergencies.

Learn More Sign Up Here!

Emergency Plans

Find information here for what to do in specific emergency situations.

County Emergency Operations Plan

The Campbell County Emergency Operations Plan and its supporting Emergency Support Function is adopted as the official plan for the providing of emergency management services when life-saving and property protection services cannot be accomplished as a normal daily function of county government departments and offices.

LANDSAR Documents

The Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR)  Team is a volunteer division of the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management.

Winter Storm Travel Information

Snow Emergency Levels in Campbell County are determined in accordance with County Ordinance §72.07.

Outdoor Warning Sirens

The outdoor warning sirens in Campbell County shall be tested the First Wednesday of each month at 12pm (noon) weather permitting. 

Hazards

OEM has recently began preparing the Campbell County Hazard Mitigation Plan to provide information and direction for evaluating the natural hazards that present a threat to Campbell County and to select the appropriate strategies to mitigate the vulnerability to these hazards.

General Departmental Exercises

The Office of Emergency Management conducts annual disaster exercises. These exercises range from the simple table top exercise, to elaborate full scale exercises. Aircraft emergencies, hazardous materials spills, terrorism incidents and severe weather events have been simulated to better prepare the emergency response personnel of Campbell County.

Educational Programs

Several public awareness campaigns are conducted by OEM throughout the year. The Office of Emergency Management regularly conducts educational programs at Campbell County schools, nursing homes, hospitals and civic groups.

Other Information

Federal, State, Local Public Safety Agencies, Weather, Electrical and Water Cooperatives (Report and Outage Maps), Traffic Information and other related links.     

 

William Turner, OEM Director
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Emergency Management
8774 Constable Drive, P.O. Box 153, Alexandria, KY 41001 Get Directions
Phone: (859) 635-1111  Fax: (859) 635-3132   TTY/TDD: (800) 545-1833 x 947 
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After hours call Campbell County Dispatch (859) 292-3622
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