The mission of the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is to ensure DC agencies, businesses, and residents are prepared to prevent, protect against, respond to, mitigate, and recover from all threats and hazards.

​Summary of Services

HSEMA plans and prepares for emergencies; coordinates emergency response and recovery efforts; provides training and conducts exercises for emergency first responders, employees, and the public; provides emergency preparedness information to the public; and disseminates emergency information.

Note: The Operating budget chapter for this agency has been updated since May 18, 2020.