​​Purpose

 The City of Dallas Office of Emergency Management's (OEM) mission is to provide a resilient emergency management structure dedicated to public safety and welfare through the preservation of life, health, property, and the environment. OEM's vision is to establish and grow a community-centric approach to mitigation, preparedness, prevention, response, and recovery activities. 


OEM works before, during, and after emergencies to minimize impacts on the community. We operate in conjunction with other government agencies, the private sector, and community stakeholders to advocate for preparedness, prevention, response, recovery, and mitigation. OEM strives to build a resilient community that withstands all hazards, adapts quickly to disruptions, and rapidly resumes​ day-to-day activities.

Dallas OEM is accredited through the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) and has received accreditation for the City of Dallas from the National Weather Service as StormReady city.


The City of Dallas's Emergency Management Focus​

 1. Develop an all-hazards approach for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation: By adopting an all-hazard approach in planning, training, and exercising, the City of Dallas has a greatly enhanced ability to respond to and recover from disasters.

2. Enhance capabilities through planning, training, and exercising: The City of Dallas OEM provides planning, training, and exercise assistance to city departments and stakeholders responsible for mitigation, prevention, response, and recovery activities. 

3. Address sustainability considerations in all projects: OEM factors sustainability in all programs and will ensure planning efforts can be maintained or upgraded. Planning efforts must also reflect changes in local, state, and federal requirements.

 4. Utilize new technologies: OEM utilizes existing technology to ensure emergency management initiatives are efficient and effective. As new technology becomes available, OEM will assess and incorporate it into the City of Dallas Emergency Management Strategy.


Meeting with many people in and out of uniform and a presentation on screens.​The emergency operations center with staff and support team in a meeting.