The mission of the Blount County Emergency Management Agency is to serve as the key agency of official public responsibility for emergency management and disaster preparedness within Blount County, to provide support to the residents and agencies of Blount County, and to plan and prepare for disasters to avoid loss of life and property as well as damage to the environment. It is the purpose and responsibility of the Blount County Emergency Management Agency to coordinate resources during disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, and to work with the whole community to develop comprehensive plans for all hazards that encompass the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.