EMD Advisory Committee

The Emergency Management Directors Advisory Committee is a group comprised of Massachusetts Emergency Management Directors representing the diversity that exists in MA emergency management programs.

This guidebook provides a brief overview of the four phases and professional activities of emergency management (mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery). The appendices provide a variety of resources for municipalities. The guidebook is intended to be used as a planning tool for those trying to develop or bolster a new or existing emergency management program, as a reference for when incidents occur, and when municipal officials and emergency management personnel want to ensure that they are not missing any essential steps in supporting their community.