Emergency Department

Chester County Emergency Management Division is located with the County 9-1-1 Communications Center.  The Division staffs full time employees to manage their operations. Originally Civil Defense, Emergency Management is responsible for maintaining emergency plans for a variety of natural and man-made disasters. These plans include the periodic review of:

• Municipal Emergency Operation Plans

• Over 100 SARA (Superfund Amendment Reauthorization Act) Sites Community Emergency Response Plans

• 2 Nuclear Power Plants Emergency Response Plans

• 26 Dam Emergency Action Plans

• As well as plans for other organizations and facilities within our community

In the event of an emergency involving 2 or more municipalities within our County, the Emergency Management Division will activate the Chester County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate response and recovery efforts for local governments with the County, State and Federal authorities. The EOC is fully equipped with dedicated communication, computer and satellite links to assist the EOC staff in an emergency situation. Activities within the EOC are done in close cooperation with the County Commissioners, Municipal  Emergency Management Agencies, and emergency responder organizations throughout the county.

The Division also incorporates the County Hazardous Materials Response Team. The 32-member team responds to report chemical releases and/or spills.

Emergency Management provides training for local municipal officials, emergency management personnel and their staff. Emergency Management also serves as liaison for training events hosted by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).

If you would like to contact the deputy director, please click here.

Emergency Companies