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Emergency Management Planning Commission
EMERGENCY: CALL 911 (FIRE, AMBULANCE, POLICE)
Meetings
- Typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the public. Check the calendar on the home page to confirm date, time, and location, as changes do occur occasionally.
- Location: Township Building - Conference Room
140 Pottstown Pike
Chester Springs, PA 19425
Contact Us
Would you like more information about the Emergency Management Planning Commission, or have questions or concerns? Email us!
Non-Emergency (EMPC Secretary): 610-646-7001
- Township Office Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Agendas & Minutes
Emergency Management Planning Commission (EMPC) agendas are available prior to meetings.
Minutes are also available following approval.
Members
- Byron Nickerson, Chair
- Steve Hirsh, Vice-Chair
- Jeff Churchvara
- Kevin Cook
- Julie Hearn-Nicely
- Jamie Goncharoff
- Tom Jones
- Richard Ruth
- Cathy Tomlinson
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the EMPC include:
- Acting as liaison between the township, the fire and ambulance companies, and other emergency service providers
- Assisting the township in the establishment, equipping, and staffing of an emergency operations center
- Preparing ongoing, long-range plans, including disaster response plans, that address the needs of the township
- Providing the Board of Supervisors with recommendations on all matters pertaining to delivering emergency services
EMPC’s Mission:
- Provide the BOS and Township Manager with advice on all matters pertaining to the delivery of emergency services (excluding the police).
- Prepare an ongoing and long-range planning guide addressing the needs of the Township as presently and prospectively developed.
- Serve as the liaison between the Township and emergency service providers (ESPs).
- Assist in the coordination of contracts with ESPs and assist in the distribution of dedicated Township funds.
- Prepare, maintain and keep current an Emergency Operations Plan.
- Establish, equip and staff an Emergency Operations Center.
- Prepare/submit an annual budget by November 1 each year.