Bill Ommert, Director
Since becoming Director in January of 1991, Mr. Ommert has enabled the EMA to obtain new offices with a state of the art Emergency Operations Center (EOC), five emergency generators, two hazmat trailers, a mobile air unit, a complete DeCon mobile unit, and various hazardous materials equipment and supplies. Mr. Ommert has also secured grants enabling the EMA to provide all of Huron County's fire departments with new laptop computers, four-gas monitors, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all responders including law enforcement and EMS. In addition to equipment, the EMA has also provided free fire and hazardous materials training to Huron County's fire, law, and EMS responders. Mr. Ommert serves on the EMA and LEPC boards, the Huron Count Terrorism Threat Risk Needs Committee, the Huron County Railroad Safety Task Force, Executive Committee of Emergency Management Association of Ohio, and the Huron County 911 Technical Advisory Committee.
Tina Norton, Deputy Director
In September of 2000, Tina was awarded the Golden Staff Award by the Emergency Management Association of Ohio. This award recognizes EMA staff personnel through their projects, programs, exemplary service and distinguishments in the field of emergency management or through the promotion of emergency management. Tina has responded to several hazardous materials incidents and has served several times as exercise controller during mock disasters. Maintaining the county's facility chemical database, 9-1-1 database, and Emergency Operations Plan are just some of Tina's responsibilities. Tina serves as a board member of the Huron County Railroad Safety Task Force, Huron County 911 Technical Advisory Committee, Huron County Local Emergency Planning Committee, and the Huron County Emergency Management Advisory Board.
Jason Roblin, Assistant Director
Mr. Roblin has been given the task of updating the county Resource Manual as well as completing the Resource Typing that has become required as part of the county's NIMS integration. Completion of these tasks will help the EMA maintain its level of readiness.
Mr. Ommert is the Director of the Huron County Emergency Management Agency, Huron County 911, and Emergency Coordinator for Huron County's Local Emergency Planning Committee. A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Mr. Ommert has completed over 1,000 hours of emergency response, emergency management, and hazmat training, and for the last fourteen years has served as a member of the State Emergency Response Commission.
Mrs. Norton has served with the EMA since July, 1991, and holds an Associate Degree of Applied Business from Terra Community College. Tina completed her EMA PDS Capstone in the Fall of 1996 and has over 800 hours of emergency management training provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (OEMA), and the State Fire Marshall's Office.
Mr. Roblin joined the EMA staff in July of 2006. Jason is a 1996 graduate of Ashland University and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. By October of 2006, Jason will have finished all of the necessary courses to complete his EMA PDS Capstone.