Scott County, KY — Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is taking a significant step toward bolstering its emergency management capabilities by implementing a qualification system called KQS. This system is a Kentucky-tailored version of the National Qualification System (NQS) developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

The Kentucky Qualification System establishes a standardized framework for assessing and validating emergency management personnel’s qualifications, skills, and competencies.

ReJeana Craft, Deputy Director at Georgetown/Scott County Emergency Management Agency, has distinguished herself by becoming the first individual as well as the first female in Kentucky to be credentialed under the KQS. Deputy Director Craft will receive certification as Operations Section Chief on April 22, 2025. Once certified, she will assist others to achieve the qualification while utilizing her skill and expertise on local and interstate disaster response.

Deputy Director Craft has worked for Georgetown/Scott County Emergency Management Agency since February of 2019. During her tenure with the agency, she has responded to 3 disasters in Scott County and also deployed to tornado, flood, and hurricane disasters throughout Kentucky and surrounding states.

Deputy Director Craft works constantly to improve herself professionally as well as improving the agency. She holds the distinction of Certified Kentucky Emergency Manager, Kentucky Colonel, and Commonwealth Ambassador. She provides vast knowledge in planning and Incident Command for Emergency Management as well as sharing her expertise to assist all of the emergency agencies in Georgetown and Scott County.

“It is an honor to have earned my Kentucky Qualification System (KQS) credentialing,” said Craft. “This accomplishment would not have been possible without the continued support of Director Hennigan and the Fiscal Court. It stands as a testament not only to my training and experience, but also to the continued trust and support I’ve received from both county and state officials.  I am committed to using these credentials in service to Scott County and to any community in need of assistance following a disaster.”