Homeland Security Task Force
Regular Meetings
Washtenaw County Emergency Services Division
Emergency Operations Center
705 North Zeeb Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Members
| Name |
Organization | Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Pinette | Sheriff Emergency Services | Emergency Management and Communications |
| Vacant | American Red Cross | Volunteer Organization |
| Denise Bechard | Trinity Health System | Healthcare |
| Rob Arbini | Mutual Aid Association | Urban Fire Service |
| Matt Swiss | Domino's Corporate Security | Private Security |
| Keith Flores | Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office | Sheriff |
| Adam Lape | Washtenaw Road Commission | Public Works |
| Andy Houde | Mutual Aid Association | Rural Fire Service |
| Brad Walvort | U of M Health System | Healthcare |
| Kim Collom | Washtenaw County Public Health | Local Public Health |
| Martin Smith | Criminal Justice Association | Municipal Law Enforcement |
| John Seto | University of Michigan | Education |
| Sydney Parmenter | City of Ann Arbor OEM | Municipal Planning Team |
| Russ Girbach | Washtenaw County HazMat Team | Hazardous Materials |
| Zachary Sankey | Veterans Affairs Administration | Healthcare |
| Marc Breckenridge | Huron Valley Ambulance | Emergency Medical Service |
| Dale Smith | Criminal Justice Association | Municipal Law Enforcement |
| Laura Drabczyk | Eastern Michigan University | Education |
| Katie Scott | Board of Commissioners | Government Administrative |
| Vacant |
Michigan Township Association | Government Administrative |
Overview
The Washtenaw County Homeland Security Task Force (also known as the Local Planning Team or LPT) was created by the Board of Commissioners to coordinate all county homeland security activities with federal, state and local governments; assess terrorism risks, response capabilities and needed improvements; develop community guidance and emergency response procedures; and recommend to the Board of Commissioners about utilization of federal and state homeland security grant funds.
The six counties of Southeast Michigan (Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne) and the City of Detroit have also formed a regional homeland security board (known as an Urban Area Security Initiative or UASI). This board coordinates grant funding for preparedness and response enhancement projects that are approved by the Department of Homeland Security.
Additional Information
For additional information please call 734-222-3911.