About Emergency Management
Phases of Emergency Management
Emergency Management is a continuous cycle of planning and action to ensure maximum safety to citizens. This is an all-hazards approach that allows cooperation between agencies in the event of any hazard or event. This cycle consists of four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Mitigation
Mitigation involves efforts to reduce or eliminate the impact of disasters before they occur. This includes long term strategies like enforcing building codes, creating flood zones, and educating the public on risk reduction.
Preparedness
Preparedness focuses on planning and preparing before an emergency happens. It includes developing emergency plans, conducting drills, training responders, and ensuring communities know how to act in a disaster.
Response
Response is the immediate action taken during and right after an emergency to ensure safety and minimize damage. This includes deploying emergency services, providing medical aid, conducting evacuations, and ensuring communication.
Recovery
Recovery involves restoring a community to normal (or better) after a disaster. It includes repairing infrastructure, providing financial assistance, offering mental health support, and helping residents rebuild their lives.
Staff

Director
Chris Kelley
ckelley@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7908

Deputy Director
Jake Waller
jwaller@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7909

Mitigation & Recovery Specialist
Christopher Lewin
clewin@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7912

Training & Exercise Specialist
Matt Brown
mbrown@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7911

Planning & Preparedness Specialist
Vacant
em@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7910

Administrative Coordinator/​Grants
Della Luster
dluster@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7907

Administrative Assistant
Barton Messer
bmesser@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7906

Part-time Emergency Management Specialist
Mya Franklin
em@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7900

Emergency Management Intern
Isabelle Rohlfing
em@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7900
OEM Internship
An emergency management internship with Boone County OEM provides an opportunity for students and graduates to explore career options, apply academic knowledge and skills to workplace, gain real world experience, build resumes and network with local, regional, and state emergency management professionals. Learn more about our internship program.