NEWS, NOTES AND HIGHLIGHTS

 
FEMA launches mobile phone-friendly web site:  A web site designed specifically for mobile phone browsers is now available for making claims for disaster assistance.  The new FEMA mobile site has already received several hundred applications following the recent string of tornadoes.  You can view the site at http://m.fema.gov/.  Special sites that contain a lot of information are helpful because of the smaller screens and the variety of browsers in use on many "smart phones" in use.  Mobile-friendly sites have fewer complicated graphics, simple fonts, and narrower columns.  There is also an experimental mobile-friendly page on this web site.        
 
Where are the local Situation Reports (SITREPS)?:  Situation Reports issued by the Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center are now posted on at www.emergency-information.blogspot.com.  The blog is activated when there is an incident in progress.  The blog format is more flexible and easier to update in an emergency. 
 
Jefferson County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Photo Gallery:  Click here now for photos of the county EOC.  We are located in the public safety complex (adjacent to Jeffcom and the Jail) at 81 Elkins Road.  Tours for individuals and small groups can be arranged by calling 360-385-9368.
 
Persons with disabilities an important focus of emergency planning:  A project aimed at including persons with disabilities and other special needs has been initiated by Jefferson County DEM.  Known as the Emergency Planning Integration Project the purpose is to include persons with disabilities in all elements of emergency preparedness planning to assure reasonable accommodation.  A heightened awareness of this gap in emergency planning was emphasized by the experiences of hurricane Katrina.  The goals and objectives of this project are intended to work toward integration of all persons into the emergency preparedness, response, and recovery process.

02/15/2012

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