Emergency Management

The College Station Division of Emergency Management (CSDEM) is committed to serving the community before, during, and after emergencies or disasters. We plan and prepare for hazards, educate the public on preparedness, manage grants to strengthen local capabilities, coordinate emergency response and recovery operations, support major events, and work closely with city departments, partner agencies, and community organizations. Our efforts align with FEMA’s five mission areas—Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery—to protect and strengthen our whole community when it needs us most.

 

5 Mission Areas of Emergency Management

Prevention

Prevent, avoid or stop an imminent, threatened or actual act of terrorism.

Protection

Protect our citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards in a manner that allows our interests, aspirations and way of life to thrive.

Mitigation

Reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future disasters.

Response

Respond quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident.

Recovery

Recover through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening and revitalization of infrastructure, housing and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident.

The information above is provided from the FEMA website. To learn more about the mission areas, and the core capabilities you can visit their site here.

For More Information

Learn more about different ways to be prepared visit at https://www.ready.gov.