Emergency Management

 

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On February 1, 2005 the Phelps County Emergency Management Agency combined with Gosper County Emergency Management to form the Region 15 Emergency Management Agency. On April 1, 2005 Frontier County also joined forces with the agency. Hitchcock County joined into the Region on October 1, 2007. Dundy County recently joined Region 15 on November 1, 2012.  The agency is made up of one full time Director, a part-time Administrative Deputy and four part time Deputy Directors for each county. Our support staff consists of a Public Information Officer and several Volunteer Weather Spotters.

Justin Norris

Director Norris

Justin Norris currently serves as the Director of Emergency Management. In June of 2016 he was appointed to the Phelps County Directors position. Justin had previous employment with the City of Holdrege and Phelps County Courthouse with the Building and Grounds Department. Justin has also served on the Holdrege Fire Department for 14 years and has currently rejoined the department. In 2014, Justin attended the Basic Academy for Emergency Management. Justin is also a Certified Storm Spotter. Director Norris also supervises the Phelps County Courthouse Building and Grounds Department and the IT department.
Tori Johnston

Deputy Director Johnston

Deputy Director Johnston joined the Phelps County Emergency Management office in October 2022. Tori previous employment was with the City of Holdrege as a dispatcher for the Holdrege Police Department for 12 years. Tori has also been an active member of the Holdrege Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department as a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the past 15 years. Tori completed the Basic Academy for Emergency Management in October 2024. Tori is also a certified Storm Spotter. Tori is responsible for the daily functions of the office and will be handle situations in the absence of the Director.

Dale Herrington

Deputy Director Herrington

Dale Herrington serves as the part-time Phelps County Deputy Director and has a background of EMS and Fire Department Service. In 2011, Dale completed the Nebraska Basic Certification program. He is a Certified Storm Spotter, as well as a HAM Operator. Dale previous employer was Source Gas which he retired from. Dale has also served on the Holdrege City Council. Dale will fill in for the Director and Deputy Director in their absence.