COUNCILMEMBER TINA HENDERSON APPOINTED TO EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL

CORINTH, TX, August 17, 2021- Councilmember Tina Henderson has recently been appointed to serve on the regional Emergency Preparedness Planning Council (EPPC) to help strengthen preparedness, mitigation, and response capabilities throughout the region.

The EPPC, an advisory council to the North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG) Executive Board, has the responsibility to provide policy direction and oversight for the development of regional emergency planning and response systems. The Council may also recommend how to best utilize financial assistance for regional emergency planning, mitigation, and recovery.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is a voluntary association for local governments to assist in regional planning. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. 

Tina was appointed to the Council Place IV in May 2018. Tina is currently the Executive Director of the Lake Cities Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Oakmont Women’s Club. Tina has previously served as the Chair of the Corinth Economic Development Corporation, on the Board of Directors for Boys and Girls Club North Texas, the Board of Directors for Friends of the Family, and was a Founding member of the Christian Community Action Charity League.

To learn more about the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and the Emergency Preparedness Planning Council, visit their webpage: https://www.nctcog.org/ep/eppc