DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency

Our Mission

The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) exists to serve the citizens of the County through effective planning, response, and mitigation of natural and man-made disasters.

Our Responsibilities

To maintain the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for DeKalb County and incorporated cities of Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Lithonia, Pine Lake, Stone Crest, Stone Mountain, Tucker and the sections of the City of Atlanta that reside within DeKalb County.

To maintain and develop all local emergency management programs, projects and plans required by state and federal government.

To act as a liaison with local, state, and federal authorities during major emergencies and disasters.

To provide 24-hour coordination of resources for emergencies and disasters.