Other Hazards

The Division of Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts for emergency events in our community. Emergency planning efforts includes threats from weather emergencies as well as man-made or technological emergencies such as hazardous materials spills, chemical releases and acts of terrorism.

Planning, continuous training and teamwork have been the key to a quick response and successful recovery from the many disasters that have impacted our community. However, citizens of Escambia County must also prepare themselves in order to “Be Ready” for any type of hazardous condition to lessen the loss of life and property damage.

For information about a specific non-weather-related hazard and how to deal with it, click on the appropriate tab listed above.