Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

UPSHUR COUNTY DHSEM has replaced nixle with a new EMERGENCY ALERTING SYSTEM.

This system will be used to disburse all Courthouse closure notifications and other important messages.

Messages can be issued via landline or wireless phone, text messaging, email, TDD/TTY and social media when an urgent county alert needs to be communicated. You choose which Emergency Alerts & Notifications you would like to receive.

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Brian Shreves, Director

181 Pallottine Dr,

Buckhannon, WV 26201 kbshreves@upshurcounty.org

Phone: (304) 472-4983

Fax: (304) 472-6539

Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Mangement Mission Statement
The Office of Emergency Management is committed to an “All Hazards” approach to planning, protection, response, mitigation and recovery coordination of any incidents which may impact the safety or general welfare of the citizens of Upshur County.

Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Mangement Objectives

Coordinate emergency management activities for Upshur County

Strengthen the county’s ability to effectively and efficiently mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from all types of natural and man-made emergencies/disasters

Maintain and update the county’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Maintain and operate the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

Coordinate for local, state and federal government response and recovery operations during a major emergency or disaster

Provide timely and accurate public emergency notifications

Ensure compliance with NIMS (National Incident Management System) and other Federal and State mandate

Provide assistance and support to all public safety agencies, government entities and private sector partners through planning, training and exercising