Emergency Management

  • Make A Plan

Plan, Prepare, Respond, Recover

The mission of the Bourne Emergency Management Department is to develop and maintain, through the coordination of local, state, federal agencies, and the residents of the community, the highest level of preparedness to protect lives and property of the citizens, before, during, and after a natural or man-made emergency.
 
Our vision is for the Town of Bourne, it’s residents, business’, and private organizations have the information and training necessary to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from any emergencies that occur.

The Bourne Emergency Management Department is responsible for the co-ordination between town departments, regional resources, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts agencies. YOU, and all of Bourne’s residents are responsible for developing your own personal response plans! Please use the information provided on the linked pages to help make plans for you and your family.

The Bourne Emergency Management Department is staffed by one part time Director. The Director, appointed by the Town Administrator, is responsible for the development and co-ordination of plans between town departments, businesses, and institutions within Bourne.

Much of the planning is accomplished through the efforts of the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The LEPC is comprised of town government, local business, educational, religious, transportation, and media representatives who interact to address all potential needs of the community during a major emergency.

Bourne Emergency Management is not a response organization like the fire or police department. We do not have dozens of personnel standing by ready to be deployed where needed. We are a coordinating agency charged with making sure the residents of Bourne are as prepared as possible for major disasters or events.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Charles Noyes Director 508 759 0600 ext. 1336