SEMA Divisions

The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), a division of the Department of Public Safety, is the state’s coordinating agency for disaster planning, response and recovery. SEMA works with other state agencies, the federal government, local governments and volunteer and faith-based organizations to ensure coordinated and efficient management during large scale emergencies and disasters. When the Governor declares a State of Emergency in Missouri, SEMA operates the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) to lead the disaster response effort. SEMA consists of four divisions — Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Fiscal – as well as the Missouri Emergency Response Commission. To learn more about a SEMA division, click one of the links below:

• Preparedness
• Response
• Recovery
• Fiscal

James Remillard, SEMA Director

In addition to leading the State Emergency Management Agency, the Director monitors state and federal legislation and coordinates with other state agencies on issues related to emergency preparedness, earthquakes and floodplain management The Director also acts as liaison to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal agencies and national organizations.