Mission Statement:
The Bedford County Emergency Management Agency will provide countywide emergency management program leadership, continuity, and direction to enable Bedford County and its partners to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impact of natural, manmade, or technological disasters upon its people or property.

What we do

• Develop and maintain all local emergency Management programs, projects, and plans required by state and federal government.

• Maintain the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for Bedford County and the cities within Bedford County

• Provide 24-hour coordination of resources to emergencies and disasters

• Provide 24-hour emergency coordination to multiple response agencies

• Provide liaison with local, state and federal authorities during major emergencies and disasters

• Develop, coordinate and conduct emergency management training/exercise programs

• Develop and distribute emergency management presentations, brochures, pamphlets, public service announcements and other relevant information for civic organizations, businesses, and the public