Office of Emergency Preparedness and Risk Management 

 VISION:

Our vision is to create a safe and resilient organization and community by prioritizing a holistic, innovative, and collaborative approach to emergency preparedness and risk management

MISSION:

Our mission is to create a community that is prepared to effectively manage emergencies and risks. We strive to be a trusted and reliable partner, working collaboratively with all stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks, respond swiftly and efficiently to emergencies, and promote a culture of safety and preparedness. We are committed to using the latest technology, best practices, and innovative solutions to ensure the highest level of protection for our community, now and into the future.

Core Responsibilities

Emergency Management
Risk Management 
Special Event Permitting and Regulation
High Consequence Projects

Key Capabilities

Enterprise-wide preparedness 
Comprehensive risk management
Effective emergency response and event planning
Timely and holistic disaster management
Comprehensive workplace safety and health
Holistic project management

Contact Information

Kelly Drayton, Director

Kdrayton@townofchapelhill.org

Tanner Deisch, Deputy Coordinator
tdeisch@townofchapelhill.org

Wade Gulledge, Risk Manager
wgulledge@townofchapelhill.org

Danny Lloyd, Captain – Special Events
dlloyd@townofchapelhill.org

Janet Perry, Risk Claims Administrator
jperry@townofchapelhill.org

Anthony Pascuzzo, Occupational Health and Safety Officer
apascuzzo@townofchapelhill.org