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.
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