Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management

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]

Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Philadelphia OEM
Agency overview
Formed1941
Superseding agency
  • Emergency Management Organization, Philadelphia Civil Defense Council, Office of Emergency Preparedness
JurisdictionCity of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Employees21
Agency executive
  • Adam K. Thiel, Director
Parent agencyPhiladelphia Managing Director's Office
Website

References

  1. "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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