Dawson County Emergency Management

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Dawson County Emergency Management

700 N. Washington
Lexington, NE 68850

308-324-2070

 

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The position of Dawson County Emergency Manager is an appointed position by the commissioners of Dawson County.

Dawson County has one director for the county and each city/village has an appointed director. Directors include:

    Dawson County - Brian Woldt
    Farnam - Travis Metzler
    Gothenburg - Randy Olson
    Cozad - Craig Ward
    Lexington - Joe Pepplitsch
    Overton - Tim White
    Sumner - Jerry Burr
    Eddyville - Gary Rohde

The Emergency Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of an Emergency Management System to save lives and protect property.

The Emergency Manager serves as the principal advisor to the governing board in disaster/emergency matters.