Wilkes County Emergency Management is dedicated to safeguarding the residents of Wilkes County, NC, by effectively preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating all types of hazards and disasters. With a reorganized structure based on the national Incident Command system, the division ensures efficient coordination among local and federal emergency response teams, providing support from their headquarters in Wilkesboro.
Comprising six major functional sections, including Public Information, Hazard Mitigation, Operations, Logistics, Information and Planning, and Finance, Wilkes County Emergency Management follows a comprehensive four-phase approach: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Their commitment to protecting the community is evident through their quick response and dedication to intergovernmental coordination.
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