When you walk through the doors of the Brookdale Resource Center – formerly known as the Brookdale Warming Center – you’re greeted by a smiling, friendly, and welcoming security guard before heading into the main office to be greeted by even more smiling faces. After checking in, your next sight is a floor to ceiling […]
The Brookdale Warming Center opened its doors at noon on January 6, 2021, and within an hour, the first resident walked through the doors. Its opening had only been announced two days prior, on January 4. It was physically set up to from January 1-5. The first partner meetings on what was needed to make […]
The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is currently updating its Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan and is seeking input from the public as a way to make sure all potential hazards are identified. It also allows the EMA to gauge the preparedness level of departments, agencies, and people to plan for mitigation efforts and develop more effective […]
On Tuesday, August 19, at the Commission Meeting, Mayor Lester Miller presented a proclamation in honor of National Emergency Management Awareness Month. Dozens of people, who are part of our Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) stood alongside our Emergency Management Agency (EMA) team, as the Mayor read the proclamation. This inaugural month-long celebration, which stems from […]
