North Carolina Division of Emergency Management Information

Mission In cooperation with our partners, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life in North Carolina by assisting people to effectively prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against all hazards and disasters. Vision Through the use of verifiable data, operate efficiently, formulate sound public policy, and enhance public awareness. *** The Emergency Management Division is within the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. The division, is responsible for protecting the people of North Carolina from the effects of disasters, natural and manmade. From the Joint Forces Headquarters in Raleigh and three Branch Offices throughout the state, the Emergency Management Division responds quickly to support local government emergency operations. The three branch managers and 15 area coordinators are trained equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to rapidly respond to the scene of an emergency to coordinate the delivery of state assistance. The resources of the state can be available within a matter of minutes to assist local governments. The work of the North Carolina Emergency Management Division includes a four phase approach: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.