Contact Us

HSEM is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The number for DHS is 202-282-8000.

Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Main Number: (214) 653-7980
Phone Number: (214) 653-7587
Duty Phone / 24/7 On-Call: (469) 865-9461
Fax: (214) 653-7014
Mailing Address:
2121 Panoramic Circle
Suite 240
Dallas, TX 75212
Emergency Operations Center
Phone Number: (214) 653-7587
Emergency Management Personnel
Scott T. Forster, Department Manager / Chief of Emergency Services(214) 653-6933scott.forster@dallascounty.org
Rachel Rueda, Administrative Analyst(214) 653-7980rachel.rueda@dallascounty.org
Billy Gipson, Division Chief(214) 653-6930billy.gipson@dallascounty.org   
LaRacheal Lacy, Division Chief(214) 653-6962laracheal.lacy@dallascounty.org
James Pogue, Division Chief(214) 653-6931james.pogue@dallascounty.org
Denisse Martinez, Hazmat & Technology Manager(469) 818-4340denisse.martinez@dallascounty.org
Aaron Street, Emergency Planning & Volunteer Coordinator(214) 653-6932aaron.street@dallascounty.org
Robert Valles, Training & Exercise/Hazard Mitigation Coordinator(214) 751-4501robert.valles@dallascounty.org