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The mission of Candia Emergency Management is to assist
the local emergency service organizations and provide additional
resources outside the scope of everyday emergencies, through
planning and training. These activities are intended to provide
the safest possible outcome for the emergency responders
and the citizens we serve.
In the past, Emergency Management was better known as Civil
Defense. The role of Civil Defense included warning citizens
of attacks from foreign enemies and providing shelter and
care in the event of natural disasters. These roles have
not changed, but have taken on some different perspectives.
More importantly, the role of "planning" for these
types of events and coordinating emergency activities has
been added. The responsibilities of the office are the result
of organizations such as the Federal Emergency Management
Administration (FEMA), the Federal Department of Homeland
Security, and the New Hampshire Office of Emergency Management
(NHOEM). These "parent" organizations are available
to appropriately assist us, as the first responders, in training
and emergency situations.
- Budget, operation and contingency
- Prepare and update the Local Emergency Plan
- Develop and maintain the Emergency Operations Center
(EOC)
- Obtain grant funding for training and operational projects
- Secure disaster declaration grant funds after the incident
- Evaluate risk assessments for flood potential
- Coordinate emergency services when necessary
- Assist other town departments
- Coordinate community services wishing to assist
The Office of Emergency Management is an appointed position.
The appointment is made when a vacancy exists. The Director
oversees all operations of the Department working with the
Board of Selectmen.
Please visit the Town Officials page
for the current list of members.
Candia Town Hall
74 High Street
Candia, NH 03034
Phone: 603-483-8101
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