Homeland Security District - 6
Bedford County, Tennessee
931-735-6927
Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security (BCEMA) was originally established in the 1960s as a Civil Defense agency. This era was during the Cold War when the United States and the Soviet Union faced each other with large nuclear weapons arsenals. Emphasis was placed on training citizens to initially survive a nuclear attack and then to have stockpiled provisions to survive during the aftermath and recovery. The mission of BCEMA evolved into more than just preparation for nuclear war. It became responsible for facilitating the protection for county residents from natural, man-made, and weapons of mass destruction disasters. This includes, for example, hazardous chemical spills, severe weather disasters, and biological weapon attacks.
More About Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security
Mission Statement:
Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is charged with the overall responsibility of coordinating the county's preparedness for and response to disasters. Geographically, its authority extends to the entire county as defined by state law TCA 58-2-110.
The mission of Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is to develop a comprehensive emergency management program that seeks to: mitigate the effects of various hazards, to prepare for measures which will preserve life and minimize damage, to respond during emergencies, to provide assistance, and to establish a recovery system to return the community to a normal status after an event. This agency combines the local resources within Bedford County along with State and Federal resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the effects of natural or man-made disasters, technological accidents, national security threats, and other disrupting incidents that may impact our area.
Responsibilities
Bedford County Emergency Management & Homeland Security is responsible for facilitating the protection for county residents from natural, man-made, and weapons of mass destruction disasters. This includes incidents such as: hazardous chemical spills, severe weather disasters, and acts of terrorism.
Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 8am - 4:30pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
24hr Emerency Response
Dial 911 for Emergencies
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1618 Railroad Ave, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160
931-735-6927
