Department of Emergency Management is the town agency responsible for coordinating federal, state, local, volunteer, and private resources during emergencies and disasters in Ashby. Department of Emergency Management develops plans for effective response to all-hazards, disasters or threats; trains emergency personnel and volunteers to protect the public; provides information to residents; and assists individuals, families, and businesses to mitigate against, prepare for, and respond to and recover from emergencies, both natural and manmade.