Emergency Management

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Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) coordinates and prepares for all-hazards disaster planning, education, warning, response, and recovery efforts in order to prepare and protect the citizens of Franklin County before, during, and after natural and man-made disasters.

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Jeffrey J. Young, Director

Jeffrey J. Young has served as Director of Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security since October 2016. A U.S. Navy Veteran with a 28 year Fire and EMS career with the Upper Arlington Fire Division. In addition to his current responsibility he has leadership roles with the Chemical Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council (CEPAC), The Homeland Security Advisory Council, and COTS.