With the help of local, state, and federal partners, GCOEM conducts Countywide preparedness exercises. These drills serve to test plans, reinforce response and management techniques, identify areas for improvement, and promote better interagency coordination and cooperation. GCOEM also provides training to County and City agencies concerning incident command, weapons of mass destruction and the County’s response plans.

GCOEM designs and conducts these drills using a variety of emergency scenarios.