Emergency Management Team

The Emergency Management Team at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) coordinates the state's emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts. Team roles include overseeing regional exercises, managing hurricane programs, coordinating training and exercises, providing human services support, ensuring statewide communication interoperability, and directing search and rescue operations. The team works closely with local, state, and federal agencies, private companies, and voluntary organizations to protect the lives and property of Virginia's citizens during emergencies and disasters.