Established in 1996, NYC Emergency Management is a coordinating agency for the City of New York. The agency plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, coordinates emergency response and recovery, and collects and disseminates emergency information.
The agency maintains a disciplined unit of emergency management personnel — including but not limited to: responders, planners, watch commanders, logisticians, community outreach, communications, administrative and support staff — to identify and respond to various hazards.
NYC Emergency Management (formerly the Office of Emergency Management or OEM) is undergoing a rebranding process as part of a comprehensive effort to increase the public's awareness of our presence and role in the city. This rebranding includes phasing out the use of the OEM title, acronym, and logo.
| URL: | http://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/about/overview.page |
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Related Keywords
- Community Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency
- Emergency Evacuation
- Emergency Facility
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Planning
- Emergency Procedure
- Emergency Response System
- Emergency Service
- Emergency Warning System
Related Section Numbers
- An ADA Guide for Local Governments: Making Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Programs Accessible to People with Disabilities, (1)
- Emergency Evacuation Planning Guide For People with Disabilities, (1)
- Employers' Guide to Including Employees with Disabilities in Emergency Evacuation Plans, (1)
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