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


Christopher Kelley - OEM Director

Director

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


Jake Waller - Deputy Director

Deputy Director

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


Christopher Lewin - Mitigation & Recovery Specialist

Mitigation & Recovery Specialist

Christopher Lewin
clewin@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7912


Matt Brown - Training & Exercise Specialist

Training & Exercise Specialist

Matt Brown
mbrown@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7911


Vacant - Planning & Preparedness Specialist

Planning & Preparedness Specialist

Vacant
em@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7910


Della Luster - Administrative Coordinator/Grants

Administrative Coordinator/​Grants

Della Luster
dluster@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7907


Barton Messer - Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

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


Mya Franklin - Part-time Emergency Management Specialist

Part-time Emergency Management Specialist

Mya Franklin
em@boonecountymo.org
(573) 554-7900


Isabelle Rohlfing - Emergency Management Intern

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.