Wyoming All Hazards Association
Committees and Projects
The Wyoming All Hazards Association undertakes various projects as proposed by membership, recommended by peer professional groups, or suggested by State or Local agencies. In order for WAHA to take on a project, it must further the mission of our organization by promoting all hazards planning, preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation. Projects may be addressed by committees or special workshops. Project resources and Project Committee information will be posted on this page.
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Past projects include the Wyoming Emergency Manager Certification Program and the Wyoming Inter-County Mutual Aid Agreement.
Current Projects
Tier II Resource Typing and Inventorying
WAHA has been asked by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security to assist in developing a methodology for Tier II resource typing and inventorying for the State of Wyoming. This fits hand-in-hand with the Wyoming Inter-County Mutual Aid Agreement.
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Project Contact: Jim Mitchell; jmitchell@subso.com
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ICS Course Checklists
In an effort to assist the transition of statewide homeland security training from the Wyoming Homeland Security Training Program to the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, WAHA is working to put together ICS course checklists that outline exactly what is needed to put on a successful ICS course with volunteer cadre instructors.
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Project Contact: Rich Ochs; rochs@tetoncountywy.gov
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Emergency Management Guide for Electeds
Increasing awareness among elected officials at the local level of what their responsibilities are during an emergency is of utmost importance. It also helps new elected officials to understand the roles that Emergency Management and Public Health play in supporting them and serving the community in times of crisis. This project is focused on creating the appropriate tool and avenue to relay this information to local elected officials across Wyoming.
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Project Contact: David King; dking@vcn.com
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Committee Contacts
Committee Descriptions
Awards Committee
Re-establish a “Person of the Year” award complete with traveling trophy and a personal plaque for the recipient.
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Certification Committee
Establish certificates and logo for WEM/AWEM/EMO Emergency Management Certification Program, review Emergency Management Certification Program applications, and recommend to the President successful Certification Program applicants.
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Constitution and Bylaws Committee
Review at least bi-annually the WAHA Constitution and Bylaws. Accept recommendations from the Membership on changes, additions, and deletions to the Constitution and Bylaws. Draft changes to Constitution and Bylaws and present to the Membership for consideration.
Executive Committee
Made up of the elected officers of WAHA and the Immediate Past-President, the Executive Committee formulates the policies, annual budget, and goals of WAHA.
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Governmental Relations Committee
Track statewide governmental issues impacting emergency management in Wyoming. Keep abreast of meetings of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, Wyoming County Commissioners Association, and other professional associations and recommend to the Executive Committee when WAHA representation at these meetings may be appropriate. Complete and maintain “Elected Officials’ Guide to Emergency Management” document for statewide distribution.
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Membership Committee
Promote and increase membership in WAHA. Provide the Executive Committee with recommendations to increase value to members. Coordinate date, time, and locations for Membership meetings throughout the State. Work with Treasurer to reduce dues lapsation among membership.
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Mutual Aid Committee
Promote, review, and maintain the Wyoming Inter-County Mutual Aid Agreement. Work towards goal of having all Counties and Tribes signed on to agreement. Record uses of the Agreement. Coordinate opportunities to exercise WICMAA.
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Training and Education Committee
Work with State agencies to help provide quality training to emergency personnel in Wyoming. Keep abreast of statewide training and education issues. Recommend to the Executive Committee training and education opportunities that could be supported by WAHA.
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