The Emergency Management Division has the responsibility of planning, training and exercising all government and non-governmental agencies integral to a coordinated response to all disasters. The Division provides an all-hazards approach in which staff educates residents by urging them to be prepared for any emergency.

The St. Lucie County – Emergency Operations Center operates with key representatives from public safety agencies, emergency relief organizations, internal departments, municipalities, utility companies, private businesses, news media and other essential organizations. Activities are coordinated with surrounding jurisdictions as well as the State of Florida and FEMA. When not actively working an emergency, the Division is developing and coordinating programs dealing with emergency preparedness response, recovery and mitigation.