Date: 09/04/2015

Final
Emergency Management

WILDFIRE MATTERS REVIEW COMMITTEE

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01:01 PM -- Emergency Management

Mike Chard, President of the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA), spoke about the history of emergency management in the U.S. and in Colorado, and the various emergency management structures in place. Mr. Chard spoke about the main missions of emergency management in mitigation, preparedness, protection, response, and recovery. Mr. Chard discussed the four critical missions of emergency management during wildfires: crisis management, consequence management, disaster declaration process management, and provision of an emergency operations center (EOC). Mr. Chard asked that the committee view CEMA as a valuable advisor for emergency management related issues. Mr. Chard also asked the committee to consider the long-lasting impacts of wildfires in its work.

01:10 PM

Lori Hodges, Legislative Committee Chairperson at CEMA, spoke about the history of CEMA's legislative committee and the goals of the legislative committee. Ms. Hodges spoke about the long-term impacts wildfires have on the environment and watersheds. Ms. Hodges indicated CEMA's desire to be more involved in the legislative process.

A copy of Mr. Chard and Ms. Hodges' written testimony is provided in Attachment O.

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01:13 PM

Mr. Chard and Ms. Hodges responded to questions from the committee regarding the importance of radio communications and radio communications issues on the Western Slope.