The mission of the District of Columbia’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) is to support and coordinate homeland security and emergency management efforts, ensuring that the District of Columbia’s all-hazards emergency operations are prepared to protect against, plan for, respond to, and recover from natural and man-made 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.