Ohio Emergency Management Agency

About Us The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is the state's central point of coordination for response to and recovery from disasters. When not in a response or recovery mode, our focus is to ensure that Ohio and its citizens are prepared to respond to an emergency or disaster and to lead mitigation efforts against the effects of future disasters. Our Mission and Vision Our mission is to coordinate activities to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Our vision is a safer future through effective partnerships committed to saving lives and reducing the impact of disasters. Our mission is carried out by closely interfacing with local, state, and federal agencies to bring resources of recovery and support to Ohioans impacted by disaster. Our activities also include education, training, planning, and preparedness - strengthening Ohio's first responder capabilities and improving communication across the state. When an emergency exceeds the capacity of local government, they request the assistance of the state through the Ohio EMA. If an emergency exceeds the capacity of the state, aid is requested from the president through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To ensure preparedness and the capability to respond at all levels, our staff interface regularly with local and federal counterparts.