What is Emergency Management?
The goal of Emergency Management is simple: to save lives, protect property, and build resilience.
Emergency Management is the coordinated effort to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and reduce the impact of disasters. It is a partnership between local officials, first responders, state and federal agencies, and the community.
THE FOUR STAGES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Mitigation
Reducing future risks by identifying hazards and strengthening safety measures.
Example: Floodplain management, building codes, storm sirens.
PREPAREDNESS
Planning ahead through training, exercises, and readiness programs.
Example: Evacuation drills, emergency kits, community training.
RESPONSE
Taking immediate action to protect life and property during an emergency.
Example: Deploying first responders, opening shelters, issuing warnings.
Recovery
Helping the community rebuild and return to normal after a disaster.
Example: Restoring utilities, providing relief aid, long-term recovery plans.
