Office of Emergency Management

Vision: An integrated approach to public safety and homeland security.

Mission: Minimize the impacts of emergencies and disasters on the people, property, environment, and economy of the City of Mesquite through the wise use and management of all resources.

	Emergency Management Coordinator Raymond Rivas accepts the September National Preparedness Month Resolution from Mayor John Monaco.		The City takes a proactive approach with preparedness. Mayor John Monaco presents Emergency Management Coordinator Raymond Rivas, Fire Chief Mark Kerby and Emergency Management Specialists Sarah Balkey and Alyson Brooks with the September National Preparedness Month Resolution.

Mesquite Outdoor Warning System

Even with all the bells, whistles, jingles and beeps modern society has added to our lives, nothing gets the attention of people like a good old-fashioned outdoor warning system. When the alarm sounds, it is critical citizens KnoWhat2Do! The City of Mesquite Office of Emergency Management encourages citizens to review the following tips:

Mesquite's Outdoor Warning System is meant to warn residents who are outside only. Because of the way homes and cars are built today, it is impossible to hear them inside. If you are outside and you hear the Outdoor Warning System, please go inside and tune into your local radio or television station for more information.

Local media is often a source of sounding alarms and complementary information, whether through the emergency broadcast system, local television, radio or other alerts. It’s important to always be able to tune in to a battery-powered radio, television or weather radio when the power is out and conditions are changing rapidly.

NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) ‘weather’ radios, are an easy and affordable way to stay informed. Operating on battery power during power outages, weather radios are used to notify the public about severe weather and other potential hazards.

Know the signals. Protect yourself and your family in a disastrous situation. Your safety depends on whether you KnoWhat2Do. Learn more at www.cityofmesquite.com/oem. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Mesquite Office of Emergency Management at oem@mesquitefire.org or (972) 329-8377. Remember, there is protection through preparedness.

1515 N. Galloway Ave. Mesquite, TX 75149
972-329-8377
oem@mesquitefire.org