The Geary Department of Emergency Management prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities.

Geary Emergency Management also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the Geary Emergency Operations Plan.

Community Preparedness:  For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year.

Emergency Response:  During emergencies, Geary Emergency Management coordinates state emergency operations including:

• Monitoring potentially severe events
• Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance
• Managing state and local resources
• Providing emergency public information
• Developing and distributing situation reports
• Conducting preliminary damage assessments

Disaster Recovery:  Following a local emergency or disaster declaration, Geary Emergency Managment is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects.