The East Whiteland Township Disaster Management Plan has been developed under the authority of, and in accordance with, the provisions of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Service Act.

The purpose of the plan is to provide the maximum protection of those persons who live, work or travel within East Whiteland Township in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.

In the event of a disaster, the overall responsibility for decision making within East Whiteland Township rests with the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors may declare a local emergency upon finding a disaster has occurred or is imminent.

The East Whiteland Township Police Department is committed to providing protection and services within the Township on a 24 hour-a-day basis with strong emphasis on community awareness.

The East Whiteland Volunteer Fire Association with mutual aid provided by the Malvern, Paoli and West Whiteland fire companies serves East Whiteland Township. East Whiteland Township provides State Certified Firefighter/EMTs to supplement the day-to-day operations within the Township.

The Chester County SPCA and the Township have an agreement under which an animal control officer will investigate all complaints concerning violations of the Dog Law.