Emergency Management: Purpose

The Department of Emergency Management:

• Plans for and coordinates responses to, and recovers from disasters and emergencies.
• Conducts threat and vulnerability assessments to mitigate the effects of natural, technological, environmental, and intentional incidents.
• Builds coalitions and collaborates with public safety, non-profit organizations, community stakeholders, and private sector partners to develop, implement, and respond to security and emergency concerns.
• Designs and conducts exercises and drills to improve emergency preparedness planning and response.
• Manages state and federal grant funding for emergency management and public health preparedness programs.

Local Emgergency Managers

These towns and cities are served by the county emergency plan. If you don't see your town or city on this list, contact the county's Emergency Management staff at (972) 548-4383, or check our Additional Resources.