Emergency Management - Berryville, Clarke County Emergency Management

The Fire, EMS & Emergency Management office is responsible for creating and managing the framework within Clarke County government, including its official Emergency Operation Plan. The department works to reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters in five primary areas: Prevention Prevent, avoid, or stop an imminent, threatened or actual act of terrorism. Protection Protect residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards in a manner that allows our interests, aspirations and way of life to thrive. Mitigation Reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future disasters. Response Respond quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident. Recovery Focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, and revitalization of infrastructure, housing, and a sustainable economy as well as the health, social, cultural, historic, and environmental assets affected by a catastrophic incident.