C.1. Liberty County Emergency Management Agency Overviewq

Information found in this appendix lists resources and equipment assigned to the Liberty County Department of Emergency Management. During emergencies, the Liberty County emergency manager will coordinate with other emergency management departments to share resources in accordance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as outlined below.

Liberty County and Central City operate a joint powers emergency management system. The Board of Supervisors and the Central City Council have entered into an agreement to establish the Liberty County/Central City Emergency Management Agency (LC/CCEMA). It is governed by a Policy Board made up of the elected officials and senior appointed officials of each community. The smaller cities in Liberty County have all accepted the joint powers agreement. All municipalities maintain an emergency management focus to support the LC/CCEMA staff.