Jul 20
June 2020 – Vol. 2 COVID-19 Pandemic Response Update The State Emergency Operations Center remains at a full activation since March 23, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. This activation, unprecedented in its scope, scale and length, is the first full activation since the 2008 ice storm. The State’s response is a team …
Apr 28
March 2020 – Vol.1 Governor, HSEM and DHHS Lead State’s Response to COVID 19 On March 13, Governor Christopher Sununu directed the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services, to open the State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the state’s response to the novel …
Jan 03
December 2019, Vol. 5 2019 State Emergency Operations Plan On Tuesday, December 17th, Governor Chris Sununu signed the 2019 State Emergency Operations Plan (SEOP). The plan, updated over a period of 10 months in conjunction with all of HSEM’s Emergency Support Function partners, is a more streamlined version of the plan with several major changes: …
Sep 26
September 2019, Vol. 4 Kevin LaChapelle Named Assistant Director of HSEM Director Jennifer Harper announces the appointment of Kevin LaChapelle, of Tilton, New Hampshire as the Assistant Director of New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “Kevin brings more than two decades of experience, an invaluable level of understanding and knowledge, and an unparalleled …
Jul 11
July 2019, Vol. 3 HSEM’s New Director – Jennifer Harper On June 5, 2019 the Executive Council confirmed the appointment of Jennifer Harper of Laconia, as the Director of New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). “Jennifer has dedicated her career to the protection and well-being of others, and with more than 27 years’ …
