Gober named interim EMA chief

By Staff
Jason Cannon, FCT Publisher
After more than five years with the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and serving as deputy director for the past four, it's time for Roy Gober to step to the front of the line.
The Franklin County Commission voted Monday to appoint Gober interim EMA Director effective with current director Carol Frederick's retirement March 30.
"I'll certainly miss Carol," Gober said. "She's done a lot for this county but she's earned her retirement and I wish her well."
The operation of Franklin County's emergency management and disaster preparedness are not uncharted waters for Gober, who said he's looking forward to the new challenge ahead.
"I've got my feet wet on this," he said. "I was here through hazard mitigation and some other things so this isn't unfamiliar to me."
Gober brings with him a wealth of experience in local disaster response including 25 years with the Burnout fire department, past-president of the firefighters association and past chairman of the 911 board.