About Us

Administration Division

Administration guides the overall direction of Tarrant County Emergency Management through leadership, financial management, policy development, and strategic planning. This division provides essential support to all program areas, ensuring coordinated operations and effective service to the community.

Operations Division

Operations manage the activation and coordination of emergency response activities, ensuring logistics, information flow, and public alerting are carried out smoothly and effectively. This division helps maintain situational awareness and supports timely, organized actions during emergencies.

Planning & Exercise Division

Planning and Exercise leads the development, review, and maintenance of Tarrant County’s emergency plans while coordinating analysis, training, and exercises. This division strengthens preparedness by guiding improvement efforts and capturing lessons learned through after-action process.

Community Preparedness Division

Community Preparedness shapes a prepared and resilient Tarrant County built upon education, training, and connection to resources. This division supports volunteer opportunities and community engagement efforts that help residents stay informed, connected, and better prepared for emergencies.

 

NameTitleEmail Address
Joe LasterEmergency Management Coordinatorjrlaster@tarrantcountytx.gov
Esmeralda SanchezAssistant Emergency Management Coordinator esanchez3@tarrantcountytx.gov
Hannah BettgePublic Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinatorhgbettge@tarrantcountytx.gov
Emma ReyesVolunteer Coordinatoretamayo@tarrantcountytx.gov
Elizabeth De La GarzaStrategic National Stockpile Coordinatoreadelagarza@tarrantcountytx.gov