General Info

The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management provides critical services to the state of Alaska to protect lives and property from terrorism and other hazards. It offers a variety of services in the areas of information management, budget and mitigation. The division maintains an emergency alert system that is comprised of a network of broadcast stations and allows the automatic transmission and broadcasting of emergency messages. The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has a staff support section that is responsible for the division s human resources, finance, budgeting, logistics and grants management. It also provides training services for emergency management professionals to improve their skills in managing emergencies and disasters. The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is located in Fort Richardson, Alaska.