Emergency Management

The Mayor of the City of Lytle is the Emergency Management Coordinator. Mayor Mark Bowen has composed a team of personnel to assist with his duties. Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating emergency responses for disasters, both man-made and natural. The emergency management department has a command post located in the Public Works complex at the corner of South Prairie Street and Mesquite St. The emergency management department has a cargo trailer which is also housed at the Public Works complex. Emergency Management is also responsible for the notification of its citizens during emergencies. This is accomplished in two ways:

The Emergency Management team follows the National Incident Management System (NIMS) when it is activated.

Command Post

The Emergency Management command post contains:

Radio communications systems (both portable and fixed)
Computer with internet capabilities (for up to date weather information)
Groupcast emergency notification system
Siren warning system control center
Supplies for responders such as protective equipment, flashlights, etc.