Ready Communities

Disasters begin and end at the local level. Strong emergency management starts with prepared communities, informed partners, and coordinated planning before an incident happens.

The Tennessee Emergency Management Authority works with local governments, emergency management agencies, public safety partners, nonprofit organizations, private sector partners, and community leaders to strengthen preparedness, reduce risk, and support coordinated response and recovery across Tennessee.

The Ready Communities section provides resources for the organizations and partners who help make Tennessee communities safer, stronger, and more resilient.

What You’ll Find in This Section

Community Preparedness Programs

Learn about programs and resources that help communities build preparedness, encourage public readiness, and support local resilience efforts before disasters occur.

Training and Exercise

Access training and exercise resources that help emergency management partners, responders, and community organizations build capabilities and practice coordinated response.

Partners

Find resources for local emergency management agencies, elected officials, public safety partners, and other government partners who support preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in Tennessee communities.

Community Planning and Risk Reduction

Find information on planning, hazard mitigation, floodplain management, hazardous materials preparedness, radiological emergency preparedness, and other efforts that help communities understand and reduce risk.

Grants and Funding

Find information about emergency management, preparedness, mitigation, and recovery-related funding opportunities that may support eligible state, local, and community projects.

Response and Operational Readiness

Learn how TEMA supports operational coordination, emergency response readiness, logistics, situational awareness, and statewide support during incidents.

Supporting Preparedness Across Tennessee

TEMA is here to support Tennessee communities before, during, and after emergencies. Whether your community is updating plans, preparing for future hazards, training personnel, applying for funding, or coordinating during a disaster, this section is designed to help connect you with the resources and guidance you need.