SCDPS Emergency Management Unit

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a. I am a member of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety’s (SCDPS) Emergency Management Unit. The main issue I have as a team leader is developing emergency plans for “Hurricane Operations” while integrating multiple agencies and functions to effectively evacuate the coast. I need to develop a team who can serve multiple purposes and capabilities. Specifically, the ability to supply personnel to support more than 1200 traffic control points off of the coast and inland 90 miles. This operation will rotate for two operational periods or shifts and require relief personnel as well as proper staffing to support the traffic flow in each area. I would need support agencies to participate to fulfill this function. I would need a member from

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