DISASTER! - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ...

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOMELAND SECURITYAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYThe Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency(HSEMA) provides coordination and support of the city's response toemergencies and disasters of all types, both natural and manmade.The mission of the HSEMA is to reduce the loss of life and property andprotect citizens and institutions from all hazards by operating and maintaininga comprehensive all-hazard community-based, state-of-the-artemergency management infrastructure. This is accomplished by:• Developing plans and procedures to ensure emergencyresponse and recovery capabilities for all emergenciesand disasters;• Assessing and coordinating disaster resources andcapabilities;• Conducting training and exercises for emergency firstresponders, city employees, and the public;• Providing 24-hour emergency operations center capabilitiesand serving as the central communications pointduring regional emergencies;• Coordinating major special events and street closures;and• Providing public awareness and outreach programs.The vision of the HSEMA Hazard Mitigation program is to minimize theimpact of disaster losses by promoting cost-effective, environmentallysound, hazard mitigation measures to address natural, manmade andnational security threats.The program priorities include all-hazard management, flood control,technology and grant development. These activities are supported by otherprogram initiatives including specialized professional development foremergency officials; targeted community-based education and outreach;and development of projects and plans.You and your community can be better prepared by learning how toprevent disasters before they strike. Contact HSEMA at 202-727-6161or visit the website at http://hsema.dc.govDistrict of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency2720 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20032