A Park City Police Department lieutenant has been tapped to be the municipal government’s next emergency manager. Clint Johnson is an 11-year veteran of the Police Department and has spent a combined 23 years in the field of public safety. The municipal government announced the selection on Tu esday. The emergency manager holds wide-ranging responsibilities in municipal preparedness for a variety of scenarios. The emergency manager, as an example, is one of the figures involved in preparing the community for wildfire season, with public outreach included in the efforts. Some of the work of the emergency manager, though, is sensitive and conducted behind the scenes, such as security planning. “I am excited to take on this important challenge. Emergency management is where planning, partnerships, and public safety come together. From prevention and preparedness to response and recovery, this work helps navigate some of our greatest challenges,” Johnson said in an prepared statement released by the municipal government. Johnson was not immediately available for comment. Police Chief Wade Carpenter, also in a prepared statement, praised the selection. “Emergency management is about bringing people together long before a crisis ever occurs,” he said. “Clint understands that this role extends well beyond the Police Department. It is about coordinating the entire organization and our regional partners so we can respond effectively, recover quickly, and continue serving our community when it matters most.” Johnson succeeds Mike McComb, who served in the role for seven-plus years before leaving in November for a post in the private sector. The selection of Johnson was made as the wildfire season continues in the area. The National Interagency Fire Center wildfire outlook for August puts the Park City area, and most of Utah, in the above normal potential category. The entire state is within that category for the rest of July. Park City is at risk of a range of incidents, including natural disasters like wildfires and earthquakes, that would involve the emergency manager as part of the municipal response. It is believed the emergency manager also has a key role in crafting the municipal plans to respond to security incidents like terrorism. Emergency management is also believed to have a role as plans are made for special events in the community. The post Park City police lieutenant tapped as municipal emergency manager appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less