OEM plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, coordinates response and recovery, and collects and disseminates emergency information.

Description and/or History:
OEM was established in 1996 as a mayoral office, and granted departmental status in the New York City Charter in November 2001.

Planning and preparedness activities--from contingency planning and nurturing private sector partnerships to conducting drills and seeking funding for future programs--are central to OEM's mandate.

OEM works to ensure information gathering, decision making, and resource allocations are carried out effectively.

Through programs such as Ready New York, the Community Emergency Response Teams, and Notify NYC, OEM educates and informs the public about preparing for all types of emergencies and provides unified, accurate, and timely messages to the public during an emergency.

Contact person: Alec Glucksman, Program Specialist, (718) 422-8418, (email)

Address:

165 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: A,C: High Street - Brooklyn Bridge,   Walk distance (in minutes): 1-3