William Wessel

William Wessel is the Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator for Tarrant County, Texas.12 He has been serving in this role since at least 2015, working within the Tarrant County Office of Emergency Management (TCOEM).

In his position, Wessel is part of a team that aims to help communities and jurisdictions in Tarrant County prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from natural and human-caused disasters.1 His responsibilities likely include:

1. Coordinating planning efforts related to emergency management
2. Collaborating with local municipalities, private agencies, and unincorporated areas of Tarrant County
3. Seeking out grant funds for Homeland Security and emergency planning programs
4. Assisting in the development of emergency preparedness plans and procedures

Wessel works alongside other key members of the TCOEM, including David McCurdy (Emergency Management Coordinator) and Esmeralda Sanchez (another Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator).1 His office is located in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Tarrant County Administrator's Office.13

As part of his role, Wessel may also be involved in the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for Tarrant County, which focuses on hazardous materials preparedness.2 Additionally, he appears to have a leadership role in regional emergency management efforts, as he is listed as the Chair of an executive council related to emergency management in the North Central Texas region.4