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Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS)
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Mission
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APHIS – 24/7! MISSON – READY!

APHIS and its partners are thoroughly prepared and uniquely capable of responding to any animal, plant, or all hazards emergency facing the country through:

  1. The leadership of the Emergency Management Leadership Council (EMLC), which ensures emergency preparedness and resource response.

  2. The operation and maintenance of premier emergency operations centers in support of any animal, plant, or all hazards emergency facing the country 24/7.

  3. The collection and dissemination of agricultural information and technology capability in matters related to terrorism and Homeland Security.