Mayor's Office of Emergency Management
Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County
- Karl F. Dean, Mayor
- Laura Hokenstad, Director
- Kevin Penney, Deputy Director
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2009 H1N1 flu virus Update
The Metro Public Health Department is receiving confirmation from the Tennessee Department of Health's lab of cases of the 2009 H1N1 flu virus (swine flu) in Davidson County. They expect to see additional cases of the new virus as additional testing is done. The Health Department is staying in contact with State and Federal government officials and are working diligently to communicate the latest information with our residents. A community hotline has been established at (615) 340-7775.Mission
The mission of the Metro Nashville Mayor's Office of Emergency Management is to develop, coordinate and lead the local emergency management program, enabling effective preparation for and efficient response to emergencies and disasters in order to save lives, reduce property loss and stop human suffering.
To accomplish this mission, the Emergency Management Office:
- Develops plans and procedures to ensure the highest level of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
- Maintains a comprehensive, risk-based, multi-hazard emergency management and training program.
- Coordinates federal, state and local resources for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations.
Vision
To become nationally recognized as a leading local emergency management agency.