Regular Meeting Schedule for 2025
1:00 PM, Town Hall, Room 205
Please check calendar for possible date, time and room location changes.
| January - no meeting |
February 12 |
March - no meeting |
| April - no meeting |
May 7 |
June - no meeting |
| July - no meeting |
August 20 |
September - no meeting |
| October - no meeting |
November 12 |
December - no meeting |
Committee Members
| Emergency Management |
Stephen Schnell |
Chairperson |
| Board of Selectmen |
Anne Armeno |
Member |
| Police Department |
Chris Grillo |
Member |
| Fire Department |
Brian Warren |
Member |
| Fire Marshal |
Derrek Guertin |
Member |
| Ambulance Association |
Geralyn Hoyt |
Member |
| Public Works |
Blake Leonard |
Member |
| Housatonic Valley Health District |
Amy Bethge |
Member |
| Information Technology |
David Richards |
Alternate |
| Finance Department |
Dan Colton |
Alternate |
| Selectman’s Office |
Betsy Rosa |
Alternate |
Mission/General Information
The Office of Emergency Management directs and coordinates the Local Emergency Planning Commission (LEPC). The LEPC is responsible for the Town of Southbury's Emergency Planning and Sara Title III reporting. The Director of Emergency Management is the liaison between the Federal and State Office of Homeland Security and the LEPC for the Town of Southbury.
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for maximizing survival of human life, for preventing and/or minimizing injuries, and for preserving property and resources in the Town of Southbury by making use of all available manpower, equipment, and other resources in the event of a disaster (natural or man-made crisis, national security threat/ terrorist emergency situation).
The OEM shall provide direction and guidance to local government officials for continuity of services and protection during disaster situations.
The OEM shall provide for the integration of resources and capabilities of town government and the private sector for hazard mitigation, survival and recovery operations when any disaster threatens or occurs.
The OEM shall define the role and responsibilities of local government, quasi-government organizations and private agencies for the preparation and conduct of emergency operations prior to, during and/or after a disaster, whether man-made, natural, or technological.
The OEM shall provide a basis for the preparation of detailed emergency operating procedures and training by local government and support organizations assigned emergency responsibilities.
Minutes & Agendas
Listing files in 'Local Emergency Planning Committee'
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