Our Mission

The Department of Emergency Management is responsible for the city’s All-Hazards Emergency Management Plan. The primary mission of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is to coordinate emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts with all city departments, citizens and surrounding communities. This is done through various types of training and exercises that involve city employees from all departments, surrounding agencies and volunteers from the community.

Our Goals

• Community Preparedness
• Effective Communications
• Public Education
• Continuity of Operations
• Public Safety

Our Staff

Patrick Hughes
Emergency Management Director
Michael Clanton
Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator
Gloria Walker
Administrative Assistant

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