FRANKLIN COUNTY ARKANSAS
Office of Emergency Management / Fire Service
 


National Weather Service Storm Spotter Training Saturday, March 26, 2011

Click the Training link to see information regarding these important classes.

*NEW PRODUCT*

Franklin County Fire Behavior Report Form

Franklin County OEM Wildland Fire Message

Pics from Former SAR Academies

 

DAY-O!      DAAAY-O!

THE BANANA BOAT COMES BUT NOBODY WANTS TO GO HOME!

 

Continue to check this website for more information.

 

ATTN: Franklin Co. Fire Chiefs

Click HERE to link to the 2011 Act 833 Forms, Guidance and Expenditure Report. If you need assistance,

 give us a call.

2011 Act 833 Guidance

2011 Act 833 Application

2011 DFA Expenditure Report

 

Arkansas Safe Room/Shelter Program

Homeowners who install a safe room in their home or a shelter on their property after January 21, 1999 are eligible to receive a rebate of 50% of the installation cost, not to exceed $1,000.  One rebate per individual for perpetuity.  Contact Rick Covert at 479-667-4909 for more information.

**Funding for the storm shelter grant program has been depleted for 2009-2010 fiscal year. ADEM anticipates funding for the program to be replenished in July for 2010-2011 fiscal year.

This year an outstanding response to the program was seen, due to the tremendous impact from severe weather across the state of Arkansas

If you plan to have a storm shelter or an above ground safe room installed in the near future, we will continue the inspection and grant application process, and will forward your application to ADEM. FUNDING IS NOT GUARANTEED. **

For more information including a powerpoint with Arkansas Saferoom requirements visit ADEM

Some information can also be found at FEMA

 

View from White Rock Mountain

 

ORV UNIT DEVELOPMENT

 

The Franklin County OEM SAR Team is forming a ORV Unit to assist with mission response.  The SAR Team has several activations each year into the Ozark National Forest where ATVs and UTVs are useful. 

 

The Unit will be comprised of volunteers who are willing to use their ORV in a disciplined way to positively influence mission outcomes. 

 

Volunteers will be provided with certified SAR, Incident Management, First Aid and ohter classes.  There will be regular training sessions and field exercises.
Volunteers will furnish their own 4-wheelers, proof of insurance, and some items of Personal Protective Equpment (PPE).  The Team will furnish uniform shirts and vest, some items of PPE, and Worker's Comp insurance.


The first meeting will be on Thursday May 12 at 7:00 PM at the Inter-agency Training Room on the Square in Ozark.  Please bring the make/model/VIN from your ORVs.  If you are interested, please plan to attend.

 

Franklin County OEM SAR Team encourages use of "The Essentials"

 

Here's How to have a safer out-of-doors experience.

 

A Few Tips

 

1.      Always check the weather forecast for Thunderstorms, Heat Warnings, Cold Snaps—dress and equip yourself for the anticipated weather.

2.      Know and stay within your skill level in the boat, on the off-road vehicle or on the trail.

3.      Don’t overdue the booze—know when to say when.

4.      Leave family or friends detailed information on your camping, hiking or boating location, including an expected time of return and a description of your vehicles and boat. If you change your plans, let them know.

 

A Few Things

 

Learn How to use and always have these:

1.      Fanny pack or small day pack

2.      Couple Bottles of Water

3.      Flashlight

4.      Light stick

5.      Roll of Bright Colored Flagging

6.      2 Old CDs to use for Reflection

7.      Whistle

8.      Small First Aid Kit (with at least 1 day prescription medicines)

9.      Large Durable Trash Bag

10.  Hat or Cap Suitable for the Weather

11.  High Energy Snack Foods

12.  Bandana

13. Map

14. Compass

 

Adults should have something to start fires with and a multi-tool or Swiss army knife.

 

Other items to consider include:

·         Sunglasses

·         Sun Block

·         Extra Eye Glasses

·         Insect Repellant

·         Small Roll of Duct Tape

·         Persons recreating in the woods or on waterways are recommended to wear bright colored clothing that contrasts with the area they are in, such as orange, lime green or royal blue to increase their visibility.

 

REMEMBER

 

If you get lost:

S—Stop

T—Think

O—Organize

P—Plan

 

If you cannot easily re-orient, please stay in one place--you are easier to find if you are not adding area for us to search.

 

 
 
 

 

OES Coordinator:
Fred Mullen 
479-209-0818
      2006 NW Arkansas Coordinator of the Year
 
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