The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) is the state agency that helps the governor address disasters and prepare for terrorism and other hazards. It sits within the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and was created in early 2004 by a merger of two earlier divisions.[1]
| Parent department | Military and Veterans Affairs |
|---|---|
| Formed | Early 2004 (merger) |
| Homeland Security division created | March 2003 |
| Emergency Services division created | 1977 |
| Headquarters | Fort Richardson |
| Legal basis | Alaska Disaster Act |
Mission
The division’s mission is to protect Alaskans and their property from terrorism and other hazards and to support rapid recovery from disasters. Under the Alaska Disaster Act it is the primary executive branch agency helping the governor address the dangers disasters pose to the state and its people.[1]
Formation
The division was created in early 2004 by merging the Alaska Division of Homeland Security, created in March 2003 under the Alaska Disaster Act, with the Emergency Services division of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which dated from 1977. Its headquarters is at Fort Richardson.[1]
FAQs
What department is DHS&EM part of? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
When was it formed? Early 2004.
What is its legal basis? The Alaska Disaster Act.
Sources
Key facts
- Emergency services dated from 1977
- Part of DMVA
Quick checkWhen was Alaska DHS&EM formed?Show answer
Early 2004
Sources
- Wikipedia. Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-14)
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