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mission: FROM THE SITE: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities. OEM delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through the network of more than 400 local emergency managers. OEM also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan. The department provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. Community Preparedness: For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year. Emergency Response: During emergencies, OEM coordinates state emergency operations including: - Monitoring potentially severe events - Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance - Managing state and local resources - Providing emergency public information - Developing and distributing situation reports - Conducting preliminary damage assessments Disaster Recovery: Following a state or federal emergency or disaster declaration, OEM is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects. Hazard Mitigation: The mitigation program is available to local communities across the state to assist them with identifying and implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures before, during and after major disaster declarations. Communities are encouraged to work with the state mitigation officer to develop an ongoing program to identify hazards and decide the best way to reduce or eliminate them. Before Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Writes and updates comprehensive emergency plans. - Offers assistance to governments and private industry in developing emergency plans and conducts emergency exercises to test those plans. - Provides training opportunities to emergency management professionals, first responders and others. - Promotes and advocates emergency preparedness and awareness. - Works to improve technology and communications capabilities. When Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Coordinates a fast, efficient and effective response by all state departments and agencies. - Supports and assists the response efforts of more than 400 local governments. - Facilitates and coordinates state resources such as generators and water to provide necessary assistance. - Provides timely and accurate information to the public through the media and local emergency management. - Works with appropriate federal departments and agencies to obtain needed resources. After Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Supports and assists local governments with their recovery efforts. - Develops public information messages to advise the public to report damage and file for assistance. - Coordinates the implementation of federal assistance in a presidentially declared disaster. - Creates or assists with mitigation projects to lessen the effects of future disasters such as drainage projects, Safe Room rebate programs, NOAA weather radios and reverse 911 systems. History of the Department OEM was created as the Department of Civil Defense by legislative action in 1951. Soon after its creation, the Civil Defense agency and the Department of Emergency Resources Management were combined into one unified disaster aid organization. Today, the department serves as the state's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. The department is located on the State Capitol Complex. Table of Organization The OEM director reports directly to the Governor. The department is structured to reflect the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation) and allow delivery of services through local emergency managers. Director - Albert Ashwood Deputy Director - Fred Liebe Executive Assistant - Barbara Taylor Mitigation & Recovery Manager Planning, Training & Exercise Manager - Bonnie McKelvey Public Information Manager - Michelann Ooten Finance Manager - Jack Pesnell Human Services Manager Field Services Manager/EOC Operations - Steve Palladino Operations Support/IT Officer - Putnam Reiter -> FROM THE SITE: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities. OEM delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through the network of more than 400 local emergency managers. OEM also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan. The department provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. Community Preparedness: For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year. Emergency Response: During emergencies, OEM coordinates state emergency operations including: - Monitoring potentially severe events - Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance - Managing state and local resources - Providing emergency public information - Developing and distributing situation reports - Conducting preliminary damage assessments Disaster Recovery: Following a state or federal emergency or disaster declaration, OEM is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects. Hazard Mitigation: The mitigation program is available to local communities across the state to assist them with identifying and implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures before, during and after major disaster declarations. Communities are encouraged to work with the state mitigation officer to develop an ongoing program to identify hazards and decide the best way to reduce or eliminate them. Before Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Writes and updates comprehensive emergency plans. - Offers assistance to governments and private industry in developing emergency plans and conducts emergency exercises to test those plans. - Provides training opportunities to emergency management professionals, first responders and others. - Promotes and advocates emergency preparedness and awareness. - Works to improve technology and communications capabilities. When Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Coordinates a fast, efficient and effective response by all state departments and agencies. - Supports and assists the response efforts of more than 400 local governments. - Facilitates and coordinates state resources such as generators and water to provide necessary assistance. - Provides timely and accurate information to the public through the media and local emergency management. - Works with appropriate federal departments and agencies to obtain needed resources. After Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Supports and assists local governments with their recovery efforts. - Develops public information messages to advise the public to report damage and file for assistance. - Coordinates the implementation of federal assistance in a presidentially declared disaster. - Creates or assists with mitigation projects to lessen the effects of future disasters such as drainage projects, Safe Room rebate programs, NOAA weather radios and reverse 911 systems. History of the Department OEM was created as the Department of Civil Defense by legislative action in 1951. Soon after its creation, the Civil Defense agency and the Department of Emergency Resources Management were combined into one unified disaster aid organization. Today, the department serves as the state's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. The department is located on the State Capitol Complex. Table of Organization The OEM director reports directly to the Governor. The department is structured to reflect the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation) and allow delivery of services through local emergency managers. Director - Albert Ashwood Deputy Director - Fred Liebe Executive Assistant - Barbara Taylor Mitigation & Recovery Manager Planning, Training & Exercise Manager - Bonnie McKelvey Public Information Manager - Michelann Ooten Finance Manager - Jack Pesnell Human Services Manager Field Services Manager/EOC Operations - Steve Palladino Operations Support/IT Officer - Putnam Reiter

name: EMA - STATE - Oklahoma Emergency Management w/link to local EMA contact directory -> EMA - STATE/COUNTY - Oklahoma Emergency Management w/LOCAL CONTACT DIRECTORY
mission: FROM THE SITE: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities. OEM delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through the network of more than 400 local emergency managers. OEM also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan. The department provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. Community Preparedness: For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year. Emergency Response: During emergencies, OEM coordinates state emergency operations including: - Monitoring potentially severe events - Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance - Managing state and local resources - Providing emergency public information - Developing and distributing situation reports - Conducting preliminary damage assessments Disaster Recovery: Following a state or federal emergency or disaster declaration, OEM is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects. Hazard Mitigation: The mitigation program is available to local communities across the state to assist them with identifying and implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures before, during and after major disaster declarations. Communities are encouraged to work with the state mitigation officer to develop an ongoing program to identify hazards and decide the best way to reduce or eliminate them. Before Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Writes and updates comprehensive emergency plans. - Offers assistance to governments and private industry in developing emergency plans and conducts emergency exercises to test those plans. - Provides training opportunities to emergency management professionals, first responders and others. - Promotes and advocates emergency preparedness and awareness. - Works to improve technology and communications capabilities. When Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Coordinates a fast, efficient and effective response by all state departments and agencies. - Supports and assists the response efforts of more than 400 local governments. - Facilitates and coordinates state resources such as generators and water to provide necessary assistance. - Provides timely and accurate information to the public through the media and local emergency management. - Works with appropriate federal departments and agencies to obtain needed resources. After Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Supports and assists local governments with their recovery efforts. - Develops public information messages to advise the public to report damage and file for assistance. - Coordinates the implementation of federal assistance in a presidentially declared disaster. - Creates or assists with mitigation projects to lessen the effects of future disasters such as drainage projects, Safe Room rebate programs, NOAA weather radios and reverse 911 systems. History of the Department OEM was created as the Department of Civil Defense by legislative action in 1951. Soon after its creation, the Civil Defense agency and the Department of Emergency Resources Management were combined into one unified disaster aid organization. Today, the department serves as the state's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. The department is located on the State Capitol Complex. Table of Organization The OEM director reports directly to the Governor. The department is structured to reflect the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation) and allow delivery of services through local emergency managers. Director - Albert Ashwood Deputy Director - Fred Liebe Executive Assistant - Barbara Taylor Mitigation & Recovery Manager Planning, Training & Exercise Manager - Bonnie McKelvey Public Information Manager - Michelann Ooten Finance Manager - Jack Pesnell Human Services Manager Field Services Manager/EOC Operations - Steve Palladino Operations Support/IT Officer - Putnam Reiter -> FROM THE SITE: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities. OEM delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through the network of more than 400 local emergency managers. OEM also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan. The department provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. Community Preparedness: For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year. Emergency Response: During emergencies, OEM coordinates state emergency operations including: - Monitoring potentially severe events - Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance - Managing state and local resources - Providing emergency public information - Developing and distributing situation reports - Conducting preliminary damage assessments Disaster Recovery: Following a state or federal emergency or disaster declaration, OEM is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects. Hazard Mitigation: The mitigation program is available to local communities across the state to assist them with identifying and implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures before, during and after major disaster declarations. Communities are encouraged to work with the state mitigation officer to develop an ongoing program to identify hazards and decide the best way to reduce or eliminate them. Before Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Writes and updates comprehensive emergency plans. - Offers assistance to governments and private industry in developing emergency plans and conducts emergency exercises to test those plans. - Provides training opportunities to emergency management professionals, first responders and others. - Promotes and advocates emergency preparedness and awareness. - Works to improve technology and communications capabilities. When Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Coordinates a fast, efficient and effective response by all state departments and agencies. - Supports and assists the response efforts of more than 400 local governments. - Facilitates and coordinates state resources such as generators and water to provide necessary assistance. - Provides timely and accurate information to the public through the media and local emergency management. - Works with appropriate federal departments and agencies to obtain needed resources. After Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Supports and assists local governments with their recovery efforts. - Develops public information messages to advise the public to report damage and file for assistance. - Coordinates the implementation of federal assistance in a presidentially declared disaster. - Creates or assists with mitigation projects to lessen the effects of future disasters such as drainage projects, Safe Room rebate programs, NOAA weather radios and reverse 911 systems. History of the Department OEM was created as the Department of Civil Defense by legislative action in 1951. Soon after its creation, the Civil Defense agency and the Department of Emergency Resources Management were combined into one unified disaster aid organization. Today, the department serves as the state's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. The department is located on the State Capitol Complex. Table of Organization The OEM director reports directly to the Governor. The department is structured to reflect the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation) and allow delivery of services through local emergency managers. Director - Albert Ashwood Deputy Director - Fred Liebe Executive Assistant - Barbara Taylor Mitigation & Recovery Manager Planning, Training & Exercise Manager - Bonnie McKelvey Public Information Manager - Michelann Ooten Finance Manager - Jack Pesnell Human Services Manager Field Services Manager/EOC Operations - Steve Palladino Operations Support/IT Officer - Putnam Reiter

name: EMA - STATE - Oklahoma Emergency Management -> EMA - STATE - Oklahoma Emergency Management w/link to local EMA contact directory
notes: Useful web sites: Oklahoma Emergency Management Association: www.oema.us Welcome to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association, representing Oklahoma's State, County, Municipal, & Tribal Emergency Managers Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management: http://www.ok.gov/OEM/ National Weather Service Office, Norman: www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association: www.okflood.org Association of State Floodplain Managers: www.floods.org FEMA: www.fema.gov ========== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Emergency_Management_Act_of_2003 -> Useful web sites: Oklahoma Emergency Management Association: www.oema.us Welcome to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association, representing Oklahoma's State, County, Municipal, & Tribal Emergency Managers LIST OF LOCAL EMA CONTACTS: http://www.ok.gov/OEM/documents/012011localem.pdf Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management: http://www.ok.gov/OEM/ National Weather Service Office, Norman: www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association: www.okflood.org Association of State Floodplain Managers: www.floods.org FEMA: www.fema.gov ========== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Emergency_Management_Act_of_2003
mission: FROM THE SITE: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities. OEM delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through the network of more than 400 local emergency managers. OEM also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan. The department provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. Community Preparedness: For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year. Emergency Response: During emergencies, OEM coordinates state emergency operations including: - Monitoring potentially severe events - Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance - Managing state and local resources - Providing emergency public information - Developing and distributing situation reports - Conducting preliminary damage assessments Disaster Recovery: Following a state or federal emergency or disaster declaration, OEM is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects. Hazard Mitigation: The mitigation program is available to local communities across the state to assist them with identifying and implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures before, during and after major disaster declarations. Communities are encouraged to work with the state mitigation officer to develop an ongoing program to identify hazards and decide the best way to reduce or eliminate them. Before Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Writes and updates comprehensive emergency plans. - Offers assistance to governments and private industry in developing emergency plans and conducts emergency exercises to test those plans. - Provides training opportunities to emergency management professionals, first responders and others. - Promotes and advocates emergency preparedness and awareness. - Works to improve technology and communications capabilities. When Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Coordinates a fast, efficient and effective response by all state departments and agencies. - Supports and assists the response efforts of more than 400 local governments. - Facilitates and coordinates state resources such as generators and water to provide necessary assistance. - Provides timely and accurate information to the public through the media and local emergency management. - Works with appropriate federal departments and agencies to obtain needed resources. After Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Supports and assists local governments with their recovery efforts. - Develops public information messages to advise the public to report damage and file for assistance. - Coordinates the implementation of federal assistance in a presidentially declared disaster. - Creates or assists with mitigation projects to lessen the effects of future disasters such as drainage projects, Safe Room rebate programs, NOAA weather radios and reverse 911 systems. History of the Department OEM was created as the Department of Civil Defense by legislative action in 1951. Soon after its creation, the Civil Defense agency and the Department of Emergency Resources Management were combined into one unified disaster aid organization. Today, the department serves as the state's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. The department is located on the State Capitol Complex. Table of Organization The OEM director reports directly to the Governor. The department is structured to reflect the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation) and allow delivery of services through local emergency managers. Director - Albert Ashwood Deputy Director - Fred Liebe Executive Assistant - Barbara Taylor Mitigation & Recovery Manager Planning, Training & Exercise Manager - Bonnie McKelvey Public Information Manager - Michelann Ooten Finance Manager - Jack Pesnell Human Services Manager Field Services Manager/EOC Operations - Steve Palladino Operations Support/IT Officer - Putnam Reiter -> FROM THE SITE: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities. OEM delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through the network of more than 400 local emergency managers. OEM also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan. The department provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. Community Preparedness: For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year. Emergency Response: During emergencies, OEM coordinates state emergency operations including: - Monitoring potentially severe events - Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance - Managing state and local resources - Providing emergency public information - Developing and distributing situation reports - Conducting preliminary damage assessments Disaster Recovery: Following a state or federal emergency or disaster declaration, OEM is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects. Hazard Mitigation: The mitigation program is available to local communities across the state to assist them with identifying and implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures before, during and after major disaster declarations. Communities are encouraged to work with the state mitigation officer to develop an ongoing program to identify hazards and decide the best way to reduce or eliminate them. Before Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Writes and updates comprehensive emergency plans. - Offers assistance to governments and private industry in developing emergency plans and conducts emergency exercises to test those plans. - Provides training opportunities to emergency management professionals, first responders and others. - Promotes and advocates emergency preparedness and awareness. - Works to improve technology and communications capabilities. When Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Coordinates a fast, efficient and effective response by all state departments and agencies. - Supports and assists the response efforts of more than 400 local governments. - Facilitates and coordinates state resources such as generators and water to provide necessary assistance. - Provides timely and accurate information to the public through the media and local emergency management. - Works with appropriate federal departments and agencies to obtain needed resources. After Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Supports and assists local governments with their recovery efforts. - Develops public information messages to advise the public to report damage and file for assistance. - Coordinates the implementation of federal assistance in a presidentially declared disaster. - Creates or assists with mitigation projects to lessen the effects of future disasters such as drainage projects, Safe Room rebate programs, NOAA weather radios and reverse 911 systems. History of the Department OEM was created as the Department of Civil Defense by legislative action in 1951. Soon after its creation, the Civil Defense agency and the Department of Emergency Resources Management were combined into one unified disaster aid organization. Today, the department serves as the state's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. The department is located on the State Capitol Complex. Table of Organization The OEM director reports directly to the Governor. The department is structured to reflect the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation) and allow delivery of services through local emergency managers. Director - Albert Ashwood Deputy Director - Fred Liebe Executive Assistant - Barbara Taylor Mitigation & Recovery Manager Planning, Training & Exercise Manager - Bonnie McKelvey Public Information Manager - Michelann Ooten Finance Manager - Jack Pesnell Human Services Manager Field Services Manager/EOC Operations - Steve Palladino Operations Support/IT Officer - Putnam Reiter

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name: Oklahoma Emergency Management -> EMA - STATE - Oklahoma Emergency Management
notes: CONTACTS - http://www.ok.gov/OEM/Publications_&_Forms/Oklahoma_Emergency_Management_Contacts/index.html http://www.ok.gov/OEM/News/2010_News/20100320_-_EM_Week.html / News / 2010 News / 20100320 - EM Week OKLAHOMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WEEK IS MARCH 21-27 Emergency managers from across state will meet at Capitol on March 23 Next week communities all across Oklahoma will join in recognizing emergency managers at city, county and state levels and the more than $850 million in disaster aid their efforts have delivered in recent years. Gov. Brad Henry has proclaimed March 21-27 as Emergency Management Week and similar proclamations have been issued locally. Oklahoma’s disaster history stands as a reminder of the trying conditions that can be delivered by natural and man-made emergencies, explained Albert Ashwood, director, Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM). “Whether it’s the January ice storm or the tornado experienced this past week in Hammon, Oklahoma emergency managers are often called upon to work around the clock doing what they do best – supporting response and recovery efforts by coordinating the delivery of vital resources,” said Ashwood. On Tuesday, March 23 emergency managers will take their message of disaster preparedness to the State Capitol. The Oklahoma Emergency Management Association (OEMA) is hosting the event designed to deliver discussion on the response, recovery, preparedness and mitigation efforts of emergency managers. A Legislative Reception featuring displays illustrating the work of emergency managers will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Fourth Floor Rotunda. Emergency managers exist at the federal level through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the state level through OEM and at the local level representing municipalities and counties. Some tribal nations also have emergency managers. Many of today’s emergency managers are yesterday’s civil defense workers. Emergency managers support response and recovery efforts during disaster times by working, often behind the scenes, to coordinate the identification, deployment and use of needed resources by police, fire, emergency medical and other first responders. In recent years, emergency managers helped Oklahomans during tornadoes, ice storms, wildfires, floods, hazardous materials incidents, school violence incidents, drought conditions, and the I-40 bridge collapse. They helped get drinking water, food and shelter to those who had none, additional law enforcement and fire suppression where the flames threatened lives and homes, and hay to livestock where the ground was snow-covered. Emergency managers also work year round to prevent and decrease the effects of disasters through mitigation projects. Since 1999, more than $85 million in mitigation funds have provided residential and school safe rooms; outdoor warning systems; acquisition of repetitive loss properties; community hazard mitigation plans and NOAA all hazard weather radios. =================== Useful web sites: Oklahoma Emergency Management Association: www.oema.us Welcome to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association, representing Oklahoma's State, County, Municipal, & Tribal Emergency Managers Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management: http://www.ok.gov/OEM/ National Weather Service Office, Norman: www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association: www.okflood.org Association of State Floodplain Managers: www.floods.org FEMA: www.fema.gov ========== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Emergency_Management_Act_of_2003 -> Useful web sites: Oklahoma Emergency Management Association: www.oema.us Welcome to the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association, representing Oklahoma's State, County, Municipal, & Tribal Emergency Managers Oklahoma Dept. of Emergency Management: http://www.ok.gov/OEM/ National Weather Service Office, Norman: www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/ Oklahoma Floodplain Managers Association: www.okflood.org Association of State Floodplain Managers: www.floods.org FEMA: www.fema.gov ========== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oklahoma_Emergency_Management_Act_of_2003
region: -> Statewide
website: -> http://www.ok.gov/oem/
mission: -> FROM THE SITE: The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares for, responds to, recovers from and mitigates against disasters and emergencies. The department maintains the State Emergency Operations Center which serves as a command center for reporting emergencies and coordinating state response activities. OEM delivers service to Oklahoma cities, towns and counties through the network of more than 400 local emergency managers. OEM also maintains, regularly updates and exercises the State Emergency Operations Plan. The department provides funding and/or assistance to more than 400 local emergency management departments throughout the state. Community Preparedness: For more effective response to a disaster, OEM helps plan, promote and conduct local, state and federal exercises to test response capability. The department also offers numerous training courses throughout the year. Emergency Response: During emergencies, OEM coordinates state emergency operations including: - Monitoring potentially severe events - Evaluating the possibility for securing state, federal disaster assistance - Managing state and local resources - Providing emergency public information - Developing and distributing situation reports - Conducting preliminary damage assessments Disaster Recovery: Following a state or federal emergency or disaster declaration, OEM is responsible for providing quick and efficient delivery of state and federal aid to those affected by the event. This includes coordinating the efforts of federal, state, local, volunteer and private organizations to provide relief and establish disaster recovery centers. The agency conducts public information, administers individual and public assistance programs as well as disaster mitigation projects. Hazard Mitigation: The mitigation program is available to local communities across the state to assist them with identifying and implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures before, during and after major disaster declarations. Communities are encouraged to work with the state mitigation officer to develop an ongoing program to identify hazards and decide the best way to reduce or eliminate them. Before Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Writes and updates comprehensive emergency plans. - Offers assistance to governments and private industry in developing emergency plans and conducts emergency exercises to test those plans. - Provides training opportunities to emergency management professionals, first responders and others. - Promotes and advocates emergency preparedness and awareness. - Works to improve technology and communications capabilities. When Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Coordinates a fast, efficient and effective response by all state departments and agencies. - Supports and assists the response efforts of more than 400 local governments. - Facilitates and coordinates state resources such as generators and water to provide necessary assistance. - Provides timely and accurate information to the public through the media and local emergency management. - Works with appropriate federal departments and agencies to obtain needed resources. After Disaster Strikes, OEM: - Supports and assists local governments with their recovery efforts. - Develops public information messages to advise the public to report damage and file for assistance. - Coordinates the implementation of federal assistance in a presidentially declared disaster. - Creates or assists with mitigation projects to lessen the effects of future disasters such as drainage projects, Safe Room rebate programs, NOAA weather radios and reverse 911 systems. History of the Department OEM was created as the Department of Civil Defense by legislative action in 1951. Soon after its creation, the Civil Defense agency and the Department of Emergency Resources Management were combined into one unified disaster aid organization. Today, the department serves as the state's liaison with federal and local agencies on emergencies of all kinds. The department is located on the State Capitol Complex. Table of Organization The OEM director reports directly to the Governor. The department is structured to reflect the four phases of emergency management (Preparedness, Response, Recovery and Mitigation) and allow delivery of services through local emergency managers. Director - Albert Ashwood Deputy Director - Fred Liebe Executive Assistant - Barbara Taylor Mitigation & Recovery Manager Planning, Training & Exercise Manager - Bonnie McKelvey Public Information Manager - Michelann Ooten Finance Manager - Jack Pesnell Human Services Manager Field Services Manager/EOC Operations - Steve Palladino Operations Support/IT Officer - Putnam Reiter