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Ralph Caldwell |
Director |
217.788.8366 |
Ralph Caldwell coordinates all public safety
and private entities as it relates to
the handling of extra-ordinary events
within the City of Springfield.
He works to create
partnerships by conducting
collaborative planning meetings with
the public safety, health and business
communities focusing on Threat
Assessment, Prevention and
Preparedness of all emergency services
within the City. The office has implemented training and education
programs, and public awareness campaigns on major
incidents.
Other
areas of concern include developing
and promoting appropriate prevention
measures to respond to major
incidents, to review existing
programs, and to provide a forum with
which to get policy makers, the
business community, citizens and the
media to collaborate with related
issues. The Department
has just completed the City's Emergency
Operations Plan, which details how first
responders will deal with a variety of
emergencies. |
