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Get to Know Your Government

Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA)

Join Chris Williams to learn about the role of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and how Ohio EMA branches use the four phases of emergency management to make a safer Ohio.

Ohio EMA: Know Us Before You Need Us

This session offers a look at the role of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency on blue sky and gray sky days. Attendees will learn about the state of Ohio’s Emergency Operations Center / Joint Information Center, and how Ohio EMA branches use the four phases of emergency management to make a safer Ohio.

Speaker Bio:

Chris Williams is the Central Region Operations Supervisor for the Ohio Emergency Management Agency where he coordinates with county partners in a collaborative effort to provide support and resources for  disasters. Prior to Ohio EMA, he was the Operations/Resource Manager for the Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security in Ohio where he coordinated trainings and activities as the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Manager. He served six years as a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Reservist working through national disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 Midwest floods as a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Manager. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Series Description:

Get to Know Your Government series: Join us for an engaging series featuring guest speakers from local, state, and federal government agencies. Explore the inner workings of governance, understand public services, and connect with the people shaping your community. Each session will include a Q&A. It's your chance to get informed and get involved!

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