Emergency Management
About
The Arlington County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) was established in April 2003 as part of an organizational realignment plan identifying several areas where the County had the opportunity to take services in Arlington to the next level.
Critical service areas are emergency preparedness, including public involvement, integrated training and protocols, and day to day operation of the Emergency Communications Center.
The purpose of the Office of Emergency Management is to integrate and appropriately staff emergency management policy and program development, emergency preparedness planning and emergency communications.
OEM is responsible for:
- The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
- Implementation of Emergency Plans
- The Emergency Operations Plan
- Managing the Emergency Operations Center
- Advising the Emergency Management Team, which includes the Deputy County Manager, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief, the Department of Public Works Director, the Communications & Public Affairs Director, the School Superintendent, and the Sheriff
- Monitoring/advising the Emergency Support Functions (Task Groups)
- Directing initial emergency notifications to the public
- Providing a staff liaison to the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission (EPAC)
CONTACT US
Office of Emergency Management1400 N. Uhle St., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
703-228-7935 Phone
703-228-3667 Fax