Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management Agency

The Cheyenne/Laramie County Emergency Management Agency takes a proactive role in potential disasters and emergencies, either natural or manmade, for the purposes of "Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Mitigation and Security" of Cheyenne and Laramie County and it citizens. The goal of the Emergency Management is to bring together a strong team of agency representatives whose early involvement in an event will expedite the coordination of local resources to assist an impacted area.

Related Links:

Wyoming Office of Homeland Security
http://wyohomelandsecurity.state.wy.us

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org

National Weather Service, Cheyenne
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/cys

City of Cheyenne
http://www.cheyennecity.org

Laramie County, Wyoming
http://www.laramiecounty.com

Mobile Interagency Command Post

With the assistance of Homeland Security Funding, the Emergency Management Agency purchased a vehicle designed to enhance command and control, dispatch and logistical support for large scale incidents. The vehicle is also designed to be an alternate dispatch center. The vehicle has been used on many occasions and continues to assist response services.