What We Do
Region VI provides assistance to the South Central Region of the United States. The States in Region VI are Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. We also provide assistance to 66 federally-recognized Tribal Nations.
Our mission is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect institutions from all types of hazards by leading and supporting the Nation in a comprehensive, risk-based all-hazards emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Our staff of 100 full-time employees is located in Denton, Texas. During Presidentially declared disasters, the Region also draws on a cadre of over 500 Disaster Assistance Employees (DAEs) or "reservists."
Additionally, Region VI is one of only five regions that house Mobile Emergency Response detachments. The Denton Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) provides mobile telecommunications, operational support, life support, and power generation assets allowing on-site management of disaster and all-hazard activities.
Who We Are
Acting Regional Administrator: Tony Robinson
Deputy Regional Administrator: Tony Robinson
Director External Affairs: Philip Beasley
Director Recovery Division: Gregory Eaton
Director Response Division: Kenneth Clark
Director Mitigation Division: Frank Pagano
Director Mission Support Division: Dennis Lee
Director National Preparedness Division
Federal Preparedness Coordinator: Bob Hendrix
Region VI Contact Information
State Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management