About

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is part of the Fire Marshal’s office and is staffed by the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshal.  The Emergency Management Coordinator is appointed by the Governor after recommendation and nomination by the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors.  OEM operates the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) which serves Whitpain Township.  The EOC is staffed by specially trained township employees and is activated during natural and man-made disasters, severe weather, special events, and training exercises.  OEM works closely with partners from Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  

Disaster Declarations               

The Board of Supervisors and/or the Township Manager are authorized by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Code (Title 35) to declare a disaster emergency or snow emergency if a disaster or emergency is occurring or imminent.  The declaration activates the Township Emergency Operations Center which enhances coordination of response and recovery efforts, repairs, and streamlines emergency purchasing.  In the event of a snow emergency, no parking and other restrictions will be enforced per §124-3 of the Whitpain Township Code.

Notifications

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