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Mission Statement
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The Town of Bridgewater
maintains a fully-equipped, protected, staffed and fully operational
Emergency Management Department, located in the Academy Building, capable of
serving as a command control center and emergency operations center, where
public safety officials gather to respond to emergencies and ensure the
continuity of government during and after a disaster.
The Emergency Management
Department is funded by a grant from the Boston Entergy Corporation.
The Emergency Management
Department was initially established and continues to provide support in
response to an emergency at the Plymouth Nuclear Power Station. It is also
capable of responding to most emergencies, i.e., a hurricane, winter storm,
flood, fire, hazardous material spill, tornado, earthquake, civil unrest,
terrorist attack.
The Emergency Management
Department, in conjunction with the Town public safety officials,
Massachusetts and Federal Emergency Management Agencies:
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Plans
for and directs the prompt and coordinated response to all forms of
threat from natural or technological hazards.
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Identifies areas vulnerable to hazards and takes steps to lessen
potential damage.
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Develops
and tests plans to preserve life and property.
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Identifies necessary shelters and evacuation procedures.
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Educates
the public in emergency preparedness, and
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Maintains a sophisticated local, state and national warning and
communications system.
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