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Office of Homeland Security
and Emergency Management
Introduction

509 Main Street . Records Building 3rd Floor, Room 305 . Dallas, Texas 75202 . Telephone: 214-653-7980

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is to provide a 24-hour operation to reduce injury or loss of life and property, protect Dallas County citizens from all hazards by providing and coordinating resources, expertise, leadership and advocacy through a comprehensive, risk-based security and emergency management program of prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Emergency Management program for Dallas County stems from Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code which requires that each county maintain a disaster plan responsible for emergency preparedness and coordination of response to disasters. This statute is the basis for the State/local relationship, which is solidified by inter-jurisdictional agreements with Dallas County and eleven intra-county cities for mutual assistance on day-to-day operations, and during times of disasters.
  • The Building Security Force is responsible for providing a safe environment to the general public and employees who work and utilize the services of Dallas County. Full time and contract security personnel provide these services.

What’s New

  1. FEMA Information on Building a Safe Room and Knowing When to Use it:

    http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=55290
  2. Please check out this important information on tornado safety procedures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency website:

    http://www.fema.gov/hazard/tornado/index.shtm
  3. Texas Wildfire Threat
    The State of Texas encourages you to use the below resources to ensure you are prepared in the event a fire threatens your property:
  4. Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami:

    The American Red Cross website has regular updates on the disaster and recovery efforts in Japan.

    Also, please visit the American Red Cross page for Red Cross Tips: Know What to Do if Flooding Threatens Your Home.

    The Japan America Society of Dallas Ft. Worth has helpful information and updates on the situation in Japan.

  5. March 15, 2011: Dallas County Recognizes Flood Safety Week, March 14-18 Please visit the KnoWhat2Do website for important flood safety tips KnoWhat2Do link is - http://www.knowhat2do.com/think/flood
  6. News Release: Dallas County Adopts Resolution for Flood Safety Awareness Week
  7. January 24, 2011
    EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PARTNERS STRENGTHEN COLLABORATION IN 2011