Emergency Management

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Public Safety

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Emergency

Management

Director Zack Wilt

ZWilt@OldhamCountyKY.gov

EMERGENCY-911

502-222-0799

Fax: 502-222-0380

1020 Dispatchers Way

La Grange, KY 40031

EMA Open Records

What is Emergency Management?
Emergency Management is the discipline that is dedicated to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and emergencies. At Oldham County Emergency Management, our goal is to protect our community and assist in recovery efforts by coordinating resources, information, and crisis management tactics.

What We Do
The Kentucky Revised Statutes mandates that the Local Emergency Management Director bring together local, state, and federal agencies and private sector resources needed to prepare fore, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from major emergencies and disasters.

Preparedness: Conducting training programs and public awareness campaigns to our residents to help them prepared for emergencies.

Response: Coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to provide immediate assistance and resources during emergencies.

Recovery: Assisting in the restoration of services and support systems after an incident.
Mitigation: Implementing strategies to reduce the impact of future disasters.

General Preparedness Tips
1. Stay Informed: Sign up for Smart911 alerts and monitor local media and social media.
2. Plan: Discuss and practice emergency response actions with your family. This plan should include evacuation plans and emergency contact phone numbers.
3. First Aid Kit: Put together an easy-to-find first aid kit with your basic medical supplies.

Weather Alert Radios Save Lives!
Weather radios are important for emergencies and your safety. Weather radios are a reliable source for real-time weather alerts and updates. This could mean life-saving information during severe weather. Weather radios are specifically designed to receive broadcasts from the National Weather Service.

RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES... Protect what matters most! Be prepared for any emergency by giving public safety the information they need to better help and communicate with you. Set up your Smart911 profile today!

Want to receive text alerts for Oldham County notifications without setting up a Smart911 profile?

TEXT ALERTS are available WITHOUT a Smart911 account.

Text "OCALERT" to 67283.

LEPC

Oldham County Local Emergency Planning Committee meets 4 times a year, once a quarter.

2025 MEETING DATES:

January 9^th

April 3^rd

July 3^rd

Oct 2^nd

Members of the public may contact Oldham County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Chairperson at 502-222-0799 or zwilt@oldhamcountyky.gov and request to be added to the LEPC notification email group.

SARA

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), also known as the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), requires states and local governments to establish local chemical emergency preparedness programs for their communities.

The Local Emergency Planning Committee which receives and disseminate to the public and local communities’ information from regulated entities about hazardous chemical present at their facilities. LEPC’s are responsible for developing community plans to respond to chemical emergencies.