Emergency Management |
The HQ USCENTCOM Emergency Management (EM) Program assists all assigned personnel (military, civil service, contractor) and their families prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters, technological (man-made) accidents, and intentional attacks involving weapons of mass destruction (explosives, toxic industrial chemicals/materials, etc.). EM Representatives (EMR) are assigned to Directorates and Special Staffs to assist you, there are many other resources available to you - MacDill AFB EM office, or local/county EM offices. This site offers basic information regarding personal and family preparedness. It is intended to answer questions you have and those not yet considered. There are 3 Steps to Preparedness, which should be considered throughout the year...Get Informed, Have a Plan, Build a Kit. HQ USCENTCOM Directorate and Special Staff EMRs can be contacted using the Emergency Information Cards (issued through organizational resources). During evacuations and following disasters, there are two toll-free telephone numbers you can call to hear recorded, updated information about MacDill AFB and HQ USCENTCOM. Call the InfoLines when trying to find MacDill AFB or USCENTCOM-specific instructions, directions, or base status. HQ USCENTCOM Information Line INFORMATION AND AWARENESS RESOURCES NOTE: Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Resources FEMA Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Information EarthquakesFlood & Flash Floods Hazardous MaterialsHeatHurricaneNational WarningsSink HolesSpecial Needs TerrorismThunderstormsTornados Wildland Fires Winter StormsFlorida WildlifeEPA Mold Guide Disaster/Emergency Preparedness Training and Education FEMA EM Institute (Independent Study)FEMA Are You Ready Videos:
National & Local Weather [and Hurricanes] National Hurricane Center (NHC) Local (Tampa Bay area) News Stations TV – FOX (WTVT)TV – NBC (WFLA) TV – ABC (WFTS) TV – WTSP (10 Connects) TV – PBS (WEDU) TV – (WUSF) Radio – AM 970 (WFLA) Radio – AM 820 (WWBA) Radio – AM 1250 (WHNZ) Radio – FM 89.7 NPR (WUSF) Radio – AM 680 (WRMD), Spanish County EM Offices Citrus - (352) 746-6555Desoto - (863) 993-4831 Hardee - (863) 773-6373 Hernado - (352) 754-4083 Highlands - (863) 385-1112 Hillsborough - (813) 236-3800 Manatee - (941) 749-3500 Pasco - (727) 847-8137 Pinellas - (727) 464-3800 Polk- (863) 534-5600 Sarasota - (727) 464-3800 |
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