Our Staff

• Eddie Gilbert

  Director

  Eddie Gilbert joined the EMA staff in 2010. He has received training from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and the National Weather Service. Eddie is a member of the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers.

  Eddie manages the emergency management program and makes sure the EMA staff, equipment, and facility are ready to respond to all hazards. He provides overall direction and control during emergency operations and during the drills conducted regularly to test emergency response plans.

• Trent Simon

  Emergency Management Officer

  Trent Simon joined the EMA staff in October 2021, after working in emergency management in another county. Trent is a graduate of the University of North Alabama and FEMA's Basic Academy. He has received training from FEMA, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Homeland Security, the Alabama Department of Public Health, the National Weather Service, and the Alabama Fire College. Trent is a member of the Alabama Association of Emergency Managers.

  Trent develops and maintains emergency response plans and supporting documents for county and city agencies and public officials. He is responsible for the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) program, including training and exercises for the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant. Trent prepares annual budget requests, administers the TVA budget, prepares agency reports, and supports the Director.

• Caleb King

  Emergency Management Officer

  Caleb King joined the EMA staff in October 2023, after serving with the Limestone County Sheriff's Office in several roles, most recently as a School Resource Officer.

  Caleb is responsible for all mitigation activities, including applying for and administering mitigation grants. He provides public information to the media day to day and during disasters. Caleb prepares annual budget requests, administers the EMA budget, prepares agency reports, and supports the Director.

Emergency Operations Center

The Limestone County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the central point for coordinating disaster response and recovery in Limestone County and its jurisdictions. It gives decision makers one place to work together, so communication and coordination are faster and more effective.

EOC capabilities include:

• Emergency generator
• Emergency water supply
• Radio communications with local, state, and federal agencies
• Telephone lines and a phone bank for emergency operations
• Internet access
• SMART interactive boards
• Emergency management reporting software
• Bunk room for 24-hour operations
• Kitchen
• Conference room