NYC Office of Emergency Management

Affiliation: NYC Office of Emergency Management

Biography

Established in 1996, the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) works to plan and prepare for emergencies; educate the public about preparedness; coordinate emergency response and recovery; collect and disseminate critical emergency information; and seek funding opportunities to support of the overall preparedness of the City of New York.

To accomplish this mission, OEM maintains a disciplined unit of emergency management personnel, including responders, planners, watch commanders, and administrative and support staff, to identify and respond to various hazards.