Preparedness
Preparedness activities increase the City’s ability to respond when a disaster occurs.
Preparedness measures include developing mutual aid agreements and memorandums of understanding, training for both response personnel
and concerned citizens, conducting exercises to reinforce training and test capabilities, and presenting all-hazards education campaigns.
The Office of Emergency Management contributes to a number of preparedness efforts for the City including:
City wide homeland security and disaster planning
Obtaining and managing grants to fund emergency preparedness programs and equipment, coordinating with other City Departments
to accomplish overarching City-wide disaster and homeland security goals and managing the coordination of City special events.
Additionally, critical information is disseminated through the City’s Reverse 911 and Integrated Flood Warning System.
Creating or renewing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
A MOU establishes a framework of cooperation between two organizations. The OEM maintains MOUs with various organizations
that may impact the City during an emergency such as Funeral Homes, Hospitals and the American Red Cross.
Citizen Outreach
Hosting Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Survivor Day training, speaking engagements, monitoring our Ask OEM email and the Citizen Request System.
Business Outreach
Providing emergency planning information and hosting workshops to aid local businesses in preparedness efforts.
Continuity of Government
Developing and revising the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operations (COOP) [link to COOP page] Plan to ensure City departments are able
to respond to and recover from an emergency without a major disruption to the services provided to citizens.
City Building Safety and Security
Providing security and security assessments for all City facilities. In addition, the OEM works with Risk Management and General Services on building evacuation planning and execution.
Emergencies can happen any time. The best way to weather a disaster safely and with minimal financial impact is to prepare in advance:
Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Stay Informed. Use the links below to learn about how you can make sure that when disaster strikes, you, your family and business are ready.
