Emergency Management
Overview
During times of emergency, the Emergency Management Team manages and coordinates the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC serves as a central hub for partners to gather, coordinate, and make informed decisions to protect lives, property and the environment.
Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday
St. Johns County Emergency Management urges Floridians to buy disaster preparedness items during Florida’s 14-day Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays. Last sales tax holiday for 2024 is August 24-September 6.
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What does the St. Johns County Department of Emergency Management do when we’re not in an active state of emergency?
- Coordinate countywide disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities
- Develop and maintain plans
- Managing the evacuation assistance program
- Conduct trainings
- Educate the public
- Cultivate partnerships with local agencies and individuals who assist us during emergencies