The Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) plays a crucial role in providing warnings, risk assessments, and geospatial information derived from satellite images to support crisis managers, civil protection authorities, and humanitarian aid actors in dealing with natural and man-made disasters worldwide. Managed directly by the European Commission, the EMS delivers timely information before, during, and after crises, aiding in recovery, disaster risk reduction, and preparedness activities. The service consists of two main components: Early Warning Systems and the EMS Mapping Service. The Early Warning Systems include the European Flood Awareness System (EFAS) for flood monitoring and forecasting in Europe, as well as the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) for monitoring forest fires and their ecological impacts. Efforts are also underway to establish global-scale systems, such as the Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) and the Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS). The EMS Mapping Service provides geospatial information through Rapid Mapping for immediate response to emergencies and Risk & Recovery Mapping for prevention, risk analysis, and recovery activities. The EMS is a free service available to authorized users and prioritizes EU needs and interests in responding to crises within the EU and abroad.