Basalt Emergency Management Committee (BEMC)  is seeking a citizen member.  Spanish speaking volunteers are encouraged to apply. The BEMC meets six times a year on the second Thursday, every other month.  Meetings are scheduled for up to 2 hours beginning at 8:30 AM.  The BEMC is tasked with: 

• The development and management of an emergency management plan and prioritization of  the plan elements such as communications, emergency housing, transportation, resource support, etc. 
• Educate the community on emergency preparations and evacuation procedures; 
• Educate the community and Basalt staff on the principles and structure of the Incident Command System (ICS);
• Advise the Basalt Town Council on the development and implementation of emergency policies;
• Coordinate Basalt emergency services to support professional emergency services already in place;
• Coordinate with the Bureau of Reclamation local concerns regarding Ruedi Reservoir including, but not limited to, warning systems, flood flow elevations, risk from the Roaring Fork and other tributaries, potential inundation and impacts to downvalley communities, and emergency procedures.  

If you are interested in serving on the BEMC, please submit a letter of interest including your background, reasons for wanting to serve on the BEMC, any skills or knowledge that could specifically assist the committee, and contact information including residential address, mailing address, and phone number.  

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BEMC

The Basalt Emergency Management Committee (BEMC) ensures early warnings, shelter, and emergency preparedness are planned for.

Committee Tasks

BEMC tasking is directed to:

• The continued development and implementation of the Town of Basalt Emergency Plan of June 2002 and prioritization of plan annexes
• Educate the community on emergency preparations and evacuation procedures
• Educate the community and Town of Basalt staff on the principles and structure of the Incident Command System (ICS)
• Advise the Basalt Town Council on the development and implementation of emergency policies
• Coordinate Basalt emergency services to support professional emergency services already in place
• Coordinate with the Bureau of Reclamation the local concerns regarding Ruedi Reservoir including, but not limited to:
  • Warning systems
  • Flood flow elevations
  • Risk from the Roaring Fork and other tributaries
  • Potential inundation and impacts to down valley communities
  • Emergency procedures

Vital Early Warning System

BEMC works in cooperation with the Public Safety Councils in Pitkin, Eagle,and Garfield counties. These organizations work through ICS in the event of a flood, wildfire, hazardous materials incident, gas / electric / propane emergency, shootings, or other serious regional emergencies. BEMC cooperates with all these entities to ensure that local residents receive notification and detailed, informed instructions in case of an emergency.

Members

• Leroy Duroux, Chair, Citizen Member
• Assaf Dory, Citizen Member
• Valerie MacDonald, Pitkin County Emergency Coordinator
• Birch Barron, Eagle County Emergency Manager
• Fernando Almanza, Eagle County Deputy Emergency Manager
• Scott Thompson, Basalt Fire Chief
• Richard Cornelius, Basalt Fire
• Greg Knott, Basalt Police Chief
• Glenn Drummond, Basalt Town Council Representative
• Boyd Bierbaum, Basalt Public Works Director
• Rheta Fulton, American Red Cross
• Cody Heydenreich, Roaring Fork Club
• Dan Loya, Eagle County Undersheriff
• Kris Mattera, Basalt Chamber
• Basalt PIO - vacant
• Pam Schilling, Town Clerk, Administrative Assistant to the BEMC

Mission

Basalt's Emergency Management Committee (BEMC) was formed by resolution in early 2003 with the following mission:

• To direct community input to ensure the public safety entities are meeting the needs of the community in order to protect the lives and property of citizens in the Basalt area.