Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Agency overview | |
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Formed | 1941 |
Superseding agency |
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Jurisdiction | City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Employees | 21 |
Agency executive |
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Parent agency | Philadelphia Managing Director's Office |
Website | [1] |
The Managing Director’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for ensuring the readiness of the City of Philadelphia for emergencies of any kind. OEM educates the public on how to prepare for emergencies, leads citywide planning and policy development related to emergency management and coordination, mitigates the impact of emergencies, conducts training and exercises and coordinates on-scene response and recovery operations.[1]
References[]
- ^ "Five Year Financial and Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2015-2019" (PDF) (Press release). City of Philadelphia. March 6, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2015.
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Categories:
- Philadelphia stubs
- Government departments of Philadelphia
- 1941 establishments in Pennsylvania
- Emergency management in the United States