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About the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness
The Office of Commonwealth Preparedness was created in the Office of the Governor to work with and through others – including federal, state, and local officials, as well as the private sector – to develop a seamless, coordinated security and preparedness strategy and implementation plan. The office also serves as the liaison between the Governor and the federal Department of Homeland Security.
Duties of this office include:
- Oversight, coordination, and review of all disaster, emergency management, and terrorism management plans for the state and its agencies;
- Service as the Governor’s representative on regional efforts to develop a coordinated security and preparedness strategy, including the National Capital Region security group organized as part of the federal Urban Areas Security Initiative;
- Service as a direct liaison between the Governor and local governments and first responders on issues of emergency prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery;
- Educating the public on homeland security and overall preparedness issues.
Our Mission
The mission of the Secure Commonwealth Initiative is charged with ensuring a safe, secure, and prepared Virginia by developing and overseeing a coordinated prevention, preparedness, response and recovery strategies for natural and man-made disasters and emergencies that encompass federal, state, local, and private entities and the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Our Vision
A Virginia whose communities, businesses and government are safe, secure and prepared.
The Preparedness Measures final draft document (PDF, 352 kb) helps us to assess the progress we are making and to understand the key elements that influence the indicators, and it clarifies the role charged to the Office of Commonwealth Preparedness.