Councils

Preparedness and Response

Overview

The Preparedness and Response Council formulates policies and resources to assist states in providing a coordinated EMS response to incidents that impact public health. The council provides technical assistance for, and representative of, state EMS officials regarding both natural and terrorist type incidents. This includes emerging infectious disease outbreaks as they relate to planning, preparedness, response and recovery; including homeland security activities..

Vision

The vision of the Preparedness and Response Council is to ensure effective preparedness activities by cooperating and collaborating with our response stakeholders.

Mission

The mission of the Preparedness and Response Council is to provide assistance for and representation of State EMS Officials regarding all hazards related to planning, preparedness, response and recovery, to include homeland and security activities. The Council is committed to assuring that EMS leadership is represented at these important initiatives as well as reviewing and providing input into federal plans and documents.

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Chair

Jay Taylor
EMS Program Manager
PA Department of Health

Chair Elect

Karen Owens
Emergency Operations Division Director
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services

Immediate Past Chair

Karen Owens
Emergency Operations Division Director
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services

Secretary

Joe Schmider

Regional Representatives and Alternates

East

Representative

Jay Taylor

Great Lakes

Representative

Sabrina Kerr

South

Representative

Joe Schmider

Western Plains

Representative

For More Information

Leslee Stein-Spencer, RN, MS
Program Manager
spencer@nasemso.org