The Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEM) provides emergency management services to the residents and businesses within the City and County of Denver in coordination with State and Regional partners to reduce the impact of all natural, technological, terrorism, and intentional risks. OEM coordinates emergency management and homeland security efforts across all City and County
departments and offices, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs), Non-Governmental Organizations, and private sector partners in order to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities. OEM supports the City and County of Denver by providing a common framework for protection of residents and business from all natural, technological, intentional, and terrorism risks. OEM provides services across all phases of the emergency management lifecycle; from preparedness, mitigation, and prevention activities before an emergency to response and recovery operations during and after a multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdictional emergency. OEM manages the City and County of Denver’s multi-agency coordination system, to include the primary, alternate, and mobile Emergency Operations Center (EOC); emergency communications systems; Joint Information Center (JIC) coordination; and Incident Command System (ICS) coordination. OEM coordinates comprehensive, integrated risk management and emergency planning for all types of emergencies and declared disasters. OEM develops organizations for response and recovery; conducts Federal-and State-compliant training and exercise programs; and equips emergency services with surge capability for complex emergencies. OEM coordinates continuity programs across Denver, its departments, and local businesses. The goal of OEM is to bring the right capability to the right place at the right time to meet the needs of the City and County of Denver during an emergency.
