Federal & State Agencies Many federal and state agencies have emergency responsibilities. These agencies work closely with local emergency managers as partners in mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities. Federal Agencies U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionU.S. Attorney State Agencies Kentucky Division of Emergency ManagementKentucky Governor’s Office of Homeland SecurityKentucky Community Crisis Response BoardKentucky Department for Highways