The Mission of the Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services is to provide a comprehensive and integrated emergency management system that coordinates community resources to protect lives, property, and the environment through preparedness, prevention, response, recovery and mitigation from all natural and man-made hazards that may impact the citizens and businesses in Pearl River County.
Responsibilities & Duties
Emergency Services supports the county by:
Acting as liaison between emergency management agencies and City-County executives
Assisting schools, hospitals, nursing homes, business and industry in developing and implementing 'all hazards' plans
Developing and maintaining City-County warning and mass notification systems
Instructing and assisting the general public in disaster preparedness and response planning