Local Emergency Planning Committee

by Allison Richmond | Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized

The Haywood County Board of Commissioners established the Haywood County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to, among other things, meet the requirements of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). The United States...

Our Mission

by Allison Richmond | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized

Our Mission ; “The Mission of the Department of Emergency Services is to always be prepared, provide incident management, and quality medical care for the citizens and patrons of Haywood County.” Mission Key Focus: Preparedness Incident Management Quality...

Emergency Kit

by Allison Richmond | Aug 22, 2022 | Uncategorized

Items everyone should include: Water (one gallon per person per day. for several days, for drinking and sanitation) Food (several day supply, non-perishable) Battery-powered or hand crank radio and NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert Flashlight First Aid Kit...