Emergency Management Plans
Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management offers programs that help residents prepare for emergencies, build community partnerships, and strengthen local disaster resilience. From hands-on emergency response training to educational resources for children, these initiatives encourage individuals and communities to take an active role in preparedness.
Jefferson County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Jefferson County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies local hazards and evaluates risks to residents, public and private property, structures, and the environment. It establishes goals, objectives, and strategies to reduce the impacts of natural disasters and human-caused incidents.
Developed in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the County’s first plan was approved in 2003 and subsequently updated in 2008, 2013, 2018, and 2023. The Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning Committee reviews progress annually, and the plan must be submitted to the West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and FEMA for approval every five years.
Stakeholder participation and documented meetings are important parts of the planning process.
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Daycare Center Disaster Planning
Protecting children during an emergency starts with a plan. Jefferson County Homeland Security and Emergency Management provides guidance for licensed child care centers and family child care facilities on developing and submitting emergency evacuation plans that meet West Virginia requirements. Learn what your plan should include and how to submit it to help prepare your facility, staff, and families for emergencies.
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Jefferson County Emergency Operations Plan
The Emergency Operations Plan establishes how Jefferson County coordinates resources and manages emergencies that exceed normal day-to-day response capabilities. It addresses natural, technological, and human-caused incidents and outlines actions to protect lives and property during and after an emergency.
The plan follows the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the National Response Framework, and Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101. It defines the roles and responsibilities of designated officials, agencies, and other County resources.
The plan is a living document, with at least four annexes reviewed, developed, or updated each year.
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Jefferson County Resource Manual
The Resource Manual supports emergency resource management and mutual aid. Resource typing provides standardized descriptions of personnel, equipment, training, capacity, and capabilities so emergency managers can identify, request, and coordinate the resources needed during a disaster.
This approach helps local, state, and federal agencies mobilize appropriate resources efficiently and effectively.
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Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
The Continuity of Operations Plan explains how Jefferson County government departments and agencies will maintain essential services during a major or prolonged emergency. It outlines actions for elected officials and employees when natural, technological, or human-caused events disrupt normal operations.
The plan’s primary goal is to restore essential functions within 12 hours of activation and support continued operations for up to 30 days, consistent with applicable guidelines. Continuity planning is also required for participation in certain emergency management and homeland security grant programs.
The County began COOP planning in 2007. The source information identifies 2012 as the plan’s last update and exercise date.
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Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
Critical infrastructure includes the systems, networks, facilities, and assets that provide essential services and support everyday life. These resources may include energy, water, transportation, telecommunications, information technology, healthcare, agriculture, banking, chemical facilities, dams, government facilities, and other key sectors.
Jefferson County works with state partners to identify critical assets and support infrastructure protection planning. These efforts help emergency management and public safety officials understand vulnerabilities and plan for potential disruptions.
The federal Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Asset Protection Technical Assistance Program (CAPTAP) provides guidance on infrastructure protection and the use of tools such as the Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS).
Jefferson County Hazardous Waste Assessment
Developed in 2017, the Hazardous Waste Assessment describes hazardous waste materials, their properties, and the regulations and authorities governing them. It helps County officials and first responders identify potential hazardous waste locations, develop training, and incorporate relevant information into emergency plans.
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Jefferson County Advanced Commodity Flow Study
Developed in 2017, the Advanced Commodity Flow Study examines shipments of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and propane transported by rail through Jefferson County. It provides safety and commodity information to help local officials and first responders understand potential hazards, prepare for incidents, plan response activities, and incorporate findings into emergency plans.
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Jefferson County Commodity Flow Study
The Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) commissioned a Commodity Flow Study in 2016 to assess risks associated with hazardous materials transported by rail and highway.
The study identifies types and quantities of hazardous materials moving through the County and includes recommendations to help emergency response agencies mitigate risks, prepare for incidents, protect the public and environment, and coordinate response and recovery efforts.
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Jefferson County Propane Risk Assessments
The Jefferson County Local Emergency Planning Committee commissioned two propane risk assessments in 2015 to help emergency responders prepare for incidents involving propane storage.
Phase I: Examines propane tanks containing more than 10,000 pounds. The assessment includes maps and information shared with local fire departments.
Phase II: Examines smaller propane tanks containing between 500 and 9,999 pounds.
The source information states that both assessments were being compiled and updated to reflect changes in propane storage and use within Jefferson County. Confirm the current status with the department.
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Jefferson County Tier II Assessment
Completed in 2010, the Tier II Assessment documented changes in chemical inventories at industrial and commercial facilities throughout Jefferson County. It identified facilities required to submit Tier II reports to the West Virginia State Emergency Response Commission, the LEPC, and their first-due fire companies.
The assessment also included assistance to facilities handling extremely hazardous substances with developing off-site emergency response plans.
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Phone
304-728-3290
Fax 304-728-3320
Address
28 Industrial Blvd., Suite 101
Kearneysville, WV 25430
Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dick W. Myers
Director/Planner/Program Manager
304-728-3329
Cell: 304-839-0325
dick.w.meyers@jeffcowv.gov
Brandon J. Wonder
Public Affairs Coordinator
304-724-8914
Cell: 304-268-0808
brandon.j.wonder@jeffcowv.gov