In addition to the EOP, conducting regular surveillance, testing plans, practice drills, and review of emergency policies and procedures, is an on-going responsibility of this Department. Charlevoix County Emergency Management works closely with Emergency Coordinators of the Region 7 Homeland Security Planning Board, Michigan Emergency Management Association (MEMA), and other Emergency Preparedness committees, as well as community partners, to ensure a coordinated, effective response to any regional emergency disaster or event.