EMERGENCY MANAGMENT

Emergency Management Division (EMD) - JBCAS

The Joint Base Cabot Air Station Emergency Management Division (EMD) oversees all base-level preparedness, response, and recovery operations for natural and man-made emergencies.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Installation Emergency Response Plan (IERP) management

• Natural disaster planning (tornadoes, severe storms, floods)

• CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) preparedness and training

• Shelter-in-Place (SIP) and Evacuation Planning

• Mass Notification System management (Giant Voice, AtHoc alerts)

Key Information:

• Tornado shelters and designated shelter areas are marked throughout the installation.

• Annual exercises are conducted to test readiness and response coordination.

Contact Information:

• Emergency Management Office: 501-995-1600

• Location: Building 370, Emergency Operations Center

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday

Wing Safety Office - Joint Base Cabot Air Station

The JBCAS Wing Safety Office develops and enforces safety policies and programs designed to prevent mishaps and promote a culture of risk management and accountability.

Safety Programs Include:

• Flight Safety (aviation hazard reporting, mishap investigations)

• Ground Safety (industrial, traffic, sports/recreational safety)

• Weapons Safety (handling, storage, transportation of ordnance)

• Motorcycle and Driving Safety Courses (required for all riders)

Hazard Reporting:

• All personnel are encouraged to submit AF Form 457 (Hazard Report) for unsafe conditions or near-misses.

Contact Information:

• Wing Safety Hotline: 501-995-1540

• Location: Building 465, Safety Office Complex

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday

Emergency Management Exercises Program - JBCAS

The JBCAS Emergency Management Office (EMO) conducts annual base-wide exercises to prepare all personnel for natural disasters, hazardous incidents, and security threats.

Annual Exercise Events Include:

• Full-Scale Disaster Response Exercises (Natural disaster, MASCAL events)

• Active Shooter Response Exercises (Run, Hide, Fight scenarios)

• Shelter-In-Place (SIP) Drills

• Airfield Mass Casualty (MASCAL) Exercises

• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Response Exercises

Mandatory Participation:

• All personnel must participate in base-wide exercises unless officially exempted.

• Exercise notifications and instructions distributed via AtHoc and Giant Voice systems.

Contact Information:

• Emergency Management Exercises Lead: 501-995-1600

• Location: Building 370, Emergency Operations Center

• Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday