Mission: Emergency Management seeks to reduce the effects of natural and man-made disasters through training, planning and prevention activities as well as improvements to public-safety systems and infrastructure.

Office Duties: Develop hazardous-materials plans under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. Maintain public files of all facilities that use or store hazardous chemicals in excess of 10,000 pounds. Perform mitigation, response and recovery activities according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) guidelines. Conduct disaster exercises and training activities to reduce the impact and likelihood of natural and man-made disasters. Coordinate Highway Safety programs and grants. Coordinate county‑wide radio communications