The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is a state government organization responsible for coordinating and implementing emergency management and disaster response activities throughout the state of Maine. Established under Maine state law, MEMA operates as part of the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management. MEMA’s primary functions include coordinating the state’s response to natural and human-made disasters, developing and maintaining the State Emergency Operations Plan, and providing training and resources to local emergency management agencies. The agency works closely with federal partners, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as well as county and municipal emergency management organizations. The agency maintains the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Augusta, which serves as the central command facility during emergencies and disasters. MEMA is also responsible for administering federal disaster relief funds and grants within Maine, conducting hazard mitigation planning, and managing the state’s emergency communications systems. Key responsibilities of MEMA include public education about emergency preparedness, coordinating emergency response training exercises, maintaining emergency response plans, and facilitating interagency cooperation during disasters. The agency also oversees the state’s Homeland Security activities and coordinates with various state and federal agencies to ensure comprehensive emergency management capabilities.