The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, also known as TEMA, is responsible for ensuring the establishment and development of policies and programs for emergency management purposes at state and local levels. The agency has capabilities to respond and mitigate against various natural and technological emergencies. In addition, it offers a range of professional and technical training programs for emergency management personnel. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency s individual assistance programs help families to recover from the effects of disaster conditions. In addition, the agency provides financial assistance and mental health counseling services. It also offers mitigation planning solutions to overcome the hazards of floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires. The agency maintains regional offices in Jackson, Nashville and Knoxville in Tennessee. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency is a part of the Tennessee Military Department.