The Emergency Management Agency in Mobile County has been nationally accredited. According to a Mobile County release, the MCEMA earned national accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program.
The MCEMA is now one of nine programs in 2025 and the only county in Alabama to earn the distinction. The accreditation certifies the highest standards for emergency preparedness, coordination, and community protection, as set by the American National Standards Institute.
โIโm incredibly proud of the EMA team for earning this mark of distinction. Accreditation validates the professionalism, preparedness, and teamwork that define our agency,โ said MCEMA Director Michael Evans. โIt reflects the strength of our plans, the consistency of our practice, and the collaboration that keeps Mobile County ready to respond.โ
The MCEMA directs all emergency preparedness and responses in the county by supervising first responders, leading planning, and managing the Emergency Operations Center.
