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California faces numerous risks and threats to our people, property, environment and is prone to earthquakes, floods, significant wildfires, cybersecurity attacks, as well threats to homeland security. Cal OES takes a proactive approach to addressing these risks, threats, and vulnerabilities that form the basis of our mission. We are responsible for assuring the state`s readiness to respond to and recover from all hazards, as well as assisting local governments in their emergency preparedness and recovery. Cal OES Mission: We protect lives and property, build capabilities, and support our communities for a resilient California. Cal OES Vision: Be the leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. **Cal OES was formerly known as Cal EMA or the California Emergency Management Agency prior to Government Reorganization Plan (GRP) #2. Cal EMA was a merger that absorbed the Governor`s Office of Homeland Security.
Lovell Kimball, the founder of Marseilles, arrived in the area along the Illinois River known as Grand Rapids in 1833. Kimball was aware that the Illinois-Michigan Canal Bill had passed and the canal would eventually reach the rapids, so he hired a surveyor to layout the town. Kimball called the town Marseilles, under the impression that Marseilles, France was an industrial center which he hoped to attain in Illinois. Marseilles was officially platted on June 3,1835. The plat was revised twice for railroad and canal right-of-ways. In 1849, Marseilles was home to the first coal mine opening. The original Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Depot in Marseilles was constructed in 1867. The depot was a locally significant transportation hub which facilitated the shipment of people and goods to and from Marseilles along the Rock Island and LaSalle Line, which became the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. The small wooden station was replaced in 1917 after citizens in the city won a 40-year battle with the railroad and the U.S. Circuit Court ordered a new station be built. Of all the US railroads that operated west of Chicago, the Rock Island Line built the finest looking stations. Marseilles`s station is an example of one of the best and was in operation until 1974. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1995. Today, it is home to a health care center.
Missoula County provides quality public service to protect and enhance the well-being of the people, communities and environment within our jurisdiction. Governed by three commissioners, Missoula County is a trusted community leader that enhances quality of life so people can thrive and realize individual and collective potential.
For nearly 100 years, Port Houston has owned/operated the public cargo-handling facilities of the Port of Houston – the nation`s largest port in terms of foreign waterborne tonnage. The port has historically been an economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas and the nation. The port contributes to the creation of more than one million statewide and more than 2.1 million nationwide jobs and the generation of more than $178.5 billion of statewide and $499 billion of nationwide economic activity.
Mission Statement: Williamson County Government exists to provide public services with honesty, integrity and dynamic leadership for the citizens of Williamson County. Vision Statement: Williamson County is known for its role in providing a superior quality of life for its citizens. The cohesive county government, committed to effective governance, operates as a team to guarantee continual high quality services to its citizens. The citizens of Williamson County trust their elected officials and participate fully in the governance of the County. The rich heritage and values of the County are the basis of the strong sense of community in which makes Williamson the most desirable county in which to live in the State of Texas. The county staff and leadership are highly professional and committed to maintaining an integrated sustainable community. There are sufficient physical and human resources to provide the services that the citizens need. There is maximum effort to determine citizen needs and respond to those needs appropriately, while expending the least amount of public funds in a conservative, responsible and efficient manner.