Mission: To prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against the loss of life, injuries, and damage caused by both natural and technological hazards that would adversely affect the residents and visitors to Charlotte County.

The Charlotte County Office of Emergency Management is accredited by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. EMAP is an independent non-profit organization that fosters excellence and accountability in emergency management and homeland security programs.

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LEVEL 1: Full Scale Activation of the Emergency Operations Center
EOC is staffed by Emergency Management and all departments and agencies.
LEVEL 2: Partial Activation of the Emergency Operations Center
Limited staffing in EOC based on size and type of emergency.
LEVEL 3: Monitoring
Operational readiness to activate the EOC as required. Maintained on a daily basis.