During emergencies, there are many roles that need to be filled to effectively coordinate and support the county-wide response operation.  An effective emergency response for our residents relies on a coordinated approach for the many organizations that provide emergency services in Guilford County.  Guilford County coordinates and supports emergency response operations from the Guilford County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) which acts as the hub of activity during major incidents.

The Emergency Operations Center relies on agency representatives and administrative staff to coordinate information, services, and requests for assistance to ensure that our residents receive the most effective services during emergencies.  While some County employees already have designated roles during emergencies, the Disaster Assistance Employee program (DAE) has been created to allow employees who are not already assigned to roles during an emergency the opportunity to assist their community through the DAE program.

The DAE program serves as a conduit for employees to receive training, attend regularly scheduled exercises, and participate in the emergency response process by assisting with the operations of the county’s EOC.  DAE members can contribute by filling many administrative and operational positions in the Emergency Operations Center (listed below) to ensure a coordinated and effective response for the residents of Guilford County.

Click HERE for the Program Brochure

Click HERE for the Program Paper 

Additional Information:

• Program Eligibility
• Roles for DAE Members
• Program Compensation
• Training