In observance of the July 4th holiday, Dallas County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.

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1010 W Mockingbird Ln, Dallas, TX 75247
Telephone: (214) 653-7980 • Fax: (214) 653-7014

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:
1010 W Mockingbird Ln
Dallas, TX 75247
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
Denisse Martinez, Assistant Chief of Emergency Services(469) 818-4340denisse.martinez@dallascounty.org
Rachel Rueda, Administrative Analyst(214) 653-7980rachel.rueda@dallascounty.org
James Pogue, Emergency Management Officer – Operations(214) 653-6931james.pogue@dallascounty.org
Dylan Yates, Emergency Management Officer – Preparedness(214) 653-6933dylan.yates@dallascounty.org
Robert Valles, Training & Exercise/Hazard Mitigation Coordinator(214) 751-4501robert.valles@dallascounty.org