The Division of Emergency Management is responsible for performing technical work in the development, implementation, and management of countywide disaster response, recovery, mitigation, risk reduction, prevention, and preparedness. The emergency management team manages and coordinates the Emergency Operations Center, with support from State and Federal organizations during times of emergency. The Division of Emergency Management provides countywide planning, training and exercise programs in order to be prepared for natural, technological, and/or man-made emergencies.

Through a cooperative effort with various local government entities, non-profit agencies and faith based organizations, develop the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), and Local Mitigation Strategy. The CEMP provides guidance for how agencies will respond threats or actual disasters in Seminole County. The COOP addresses continuation of critical functions if infrastructures are damaged due to an emergency. Finally, the LMS provides goals and objectives in an effort to strengthen critical infrastructure.

The Division of Emergency Management is responsible for the development and maintenance of plans that include evacuation, disaster housing, emergency shelters, debris management, damage assessments, and homeland security. The Division also provides guidance to its municipalities and support agencies on the development of disaster management plans.

Teaching citizens how to prepare themselves for disasters is critical to the resilience of Seminole County. Emergency management staff provide hours of lectures to student groups, homeowners associations, faith-based organizations, businesses, and various institutions and associations. These workshops and seminars focus on disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation techniques. Throughout the year, the Division provides informational brochures and guides, establish preparedness fairs and events, produce public service announcements and manage a preparedness website (www.prepareseminole.org) centered on disaster preparedness and prevention.