Emergency Management: Web Resources

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we have 10 regional offices located across the country. We leverage a tremendous capacity to coordinate within the federal government to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters.

EPA prepares for, prevents, and responds to oil spills, chemical, biological, radiological releases, and large-scale national emergencies. The agency also provides additional response assistance when state and local first responder capabilities have been exhausted or when additional support is requested.

North Carolina Emergency Management works to enhance the state's resiliency by actively collaborating, communicating and coordinating to prevent, mitigate, respond and recover from disasters. The agency deploys state resources when needed, and coordinates with neighboring states and the federal government to augment staffing and resources...

Not in North Carolina? Find your state's emergency management agency.

Learn about disaster relief and find government benefits for other emergencies.

The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) corporation. They are an international technical organization that works with the most progressive fire and emergency service agencies and most active fire professionals. Their mission is to lead the fire and emergency service to excellence through the continuous quality improvement process of accreditation, credentialing, and education.

Emergency Management helps protect lives and preserve property in Cabarrus County by preparing a plan of action to respond effectively and expeditiously to emergencies, disasters and hazards of all types, thereby preventing or mitigating the effects on people and property through the application of protective measures.

The Emergency Management Division plans for and responds to a wide range of both natural and man-made disasters or events. These range from severe weather events to incidents involving hazardous materials.

The mission of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office is to provide a comprehensive and integrated program that focuses on an all-hazard’s approach to emergency management for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.