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Border 2020

TX-NM-CHIH Workgroup | Emergency Response

Emergency Response 

The mission of the TX/NM/CHIH Emergency Response Task Force is to help address and meet the Border 2020 Goal 4: Enhance Joint Preparedness For Environmental Response. The Task Force is committed to:

  • Updating sister-city plans within the region;
  • Provide an opportunity for information exchange and recommendations among first responders;
  • Work with appropriate Policy Fora; and
  • Assist in implementation of binational exercises to test and improve the Sister City Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.

US Co-Leader:
Deputy Chief Jorge A. Rodriguez
El Paso Office of Emergency Management
915-838-3264
RodriguezJA2@elpasotexas.gov

MX Co-Leader:
Efren Matamoros, Cuidad Juarez Civil Protection Director
1-656-318-4948 (If calling from US, dial 011-52 first)
mabe71@hotmail.com