Emergency Management Planning Commission

EMERGENCY: CALL 911 (FIRE, AMBULANCE, POLICE)

Meetings

  • Typically held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and are open to the public. Check the calendar on the home page to confirm date, time, and location, as changes do occur occasionally.
  • Location: Township Building - Conference Room
    140 Pottstown Pike
    Chester Springs, PA 19425

Contact Us

Would you like more information about the Emergency Management Planning Commission, or have questions or concerns? Email us!

Non-Emergency (EMPC Secretary): 610-646-7001 

  • Township Office Hours of Operation: 
    Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Agendas & Minutes

Emergency Management Planning Commission (EMPC) agendas are available prior to meetings.

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Minutes are also available following approval.

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EMPC Logo: Planning, Response, Mitigation, Recovery

Members

  • Byron Nickerson, Chair
  • Steve Hirsh, Vice-Chair
  • Jeff Churchvara
  • Kevin Cook
  • Julie Hearn-Nicely
  • Jamie Goncharoff
  • Tom Jones
  • Richard Ruth
  • Cathy Tomlinson

Responsibilities 

Responsibilities of the EMPC include:

  • Acting as liaison between the township, the fire and ambulance companies, and other emergency service providers
  • Assisting the township in the establishment, equipping, and staffing of an emergency operations center
  • Preparing ongoing, long-range plans, including disaster response plans, that address the needs of the township
  • Providing the Board of Supervisors with recommendations on all matters pertaining to delivering emergency services

EMPC’s Mission:

  • Provide the BOS and Township Manager with advice on all matters pertaining to the delivery of emergency services (excluding the police).
  • Prepare an ongoing and long-range planning guide addressing the needs of the Township as presently and prospectively developed.
  • Serve as the liaison between the Township and emergency service providers (ESPs).
  • Assist in the coordination of contracts with ESPs and assist in the distribution of dedicated Township funds.
  • Prepare, maintain and keep current an Emergency Operations Plan.
  • Establish, equip and staff an Emergency Operations Center.
  • Prepare/submit an annual budget by November 1 each year.

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