Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security plans, prevents, prepares and protects against major threats that may harm, disrupt or destroy our communities, commerce and institutions. Our mission is to effectively manage and coordinate the County’s unified response, mitigation, and recovery from the consequences of such disasters or events should they occur. It also serves to educate the public on emergency preparedness for all hazards and focused outreach to our diverse and special populations to protect, secure and sustain critical infrastructures to ensure the continuity of essential services.
Contact us: P.O. Box 4117, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Phone: 240-777-2300, Fax: 240-777-2345