About Champaign County Emergency Management Agency

The Champaign County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) – Office of Homeland Security serves as the central coordinating agency for all-hazards emergency management across Champaign County and its 19 political subdivisions. Operating under the authority of the Ohio Revised Code, the EMA is responsible for coordinating countywide efforts to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Emergency management is both a system and a continuous process built around four core phases: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Champaign County EMA works across all four phases to reduce risk, enhance readiness, support coordinated emergency response, and assist in community recovery following disasters.

Our agency addresses a wide range of threats, including natural disasters, technological incidents, hazardous materials emergencies, and acts of terrorism. As part of our homeland security mission, we work to strengthen the county’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from all hazards.

The EMA delivers a variety of programs and services, including:

All-hazards emergency operations planning unicatr

Hazard mitigation and resilience planning

Emergency response coordination and grant administration

Homeland security planning and coordination

Disaster recovery support

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) coordination and hazardous materials preparedness

Public notification and warning systems

Public information and preparedness education

Training and exercise coordination for emergency responders and partners

We operate under a Whole Community approach, recognizing that effective emergency management requires strong partnerships. We work closely with local first responders, government agencies, schools, healthcare partners, private sector organizations, volunteer groups, and the public to build a more resilient Champaign County.

By aligning our efforts with FEMA’s core capabilities and state emergency management priorities, we ensure a coordinated, capable, and scalable approach to any incident—no matter the size or complexity.

At Champaign County EMA, our focus is simple: protect lives, safeguard property, and strengthen our community’s ability to withstand and recover from emergencies.