Emergency Preparedness Planning and Operations Officer: A Pillar of Crisis Management

Natural disasters, public health crises, and unexpected emergencies can disrupt entire communities—the role of an Emergency Preparedness Planning and Operations Officer I stands as a cornerstone in the framework of public safety. This position is not only about reacting to incidents but is fundamentally about proactive planning, strategic coordination, and continuous improvement. At the Mobile County Emergency Management Agency, the officer’s work is essential to local communities, intertwining everything from detailed risk assessment to developing public communications, social media content, educational materials, and seeking grants to cover these expenses. All of this is done with the vision of protecting lives and infrastructure even before disaster strikes.

This work involves conducting rigorous risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities within communities or organizations and crafting flexible strategies including communications and funding for mitigation to protect lives and critical infrastructure when an emergency occurs.