OFFICIAL DIRECTORY 2012 – 2013 - Taylor County

input into sentencing or plea negotiations. Assistance is also given to
those requesting help with Crime Victim Compensation Applications
or Victim Impact Statements.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Craig Amundson
This department develops the countywide Emergency Operations Plan,
conducts preparedness exercises and assists in disaster situations. Other
duties include emergency plans for schools, industries, medical
facilities, and governmental agencies. The Department manages the
mandated "Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act,"
oversees the functions of the Local Emergency Planning Committee
and maintains the county's hazardous materials inventories. This
department coordinates all local emergency response agencies, which
helps to mitigate the severity of disasters. The department writes grants
and obtains equipment to help other agencies and departments be
prepared for any incident, natural or man-made. The department
arranges for training provided through local, state and federal training
facilities.
EXTENSION (UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN)
Peggy Nordgren, Family Living Agent, provides research-based
information and educational programs to help families and
communities in the areas of parenting, child care, food safety, nutrition,
financial management, family caregiving and consumer issues. Brenda
Herrell and Michelle Oates, Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program,
provide information on low cost, nutritious meals and snacks to
families and individuals with limited resources. Michelle Grimm,
4-H/Youth Development Agent, provides learning opportunities for
youth ages 5 to 19; resources and expertise are available to adult volunteers,
schools, youth groups, faith communities and families. Arlen
Albrecht, Community Resource Development Agent, works with
business and industry groups by providing counseling and feasibility
study assistance, provides environmental programs dealing with man-
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