Division of Emergency Management - Homeland Security

OVERVIEW Nevada's Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is a division of the Department of Public Safety, DEM Operates under the authority of NRS 414. Staff is on call 24/7/365 to assist local and tribal authorities in response to emergencies. In addition, they staff the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) when a disaster or emergency threatens the state, as well as prior to, during and after large scale events. Contact our dispatch center at 775-687-0400 Depending on the incident, when the SEOC is activated, it is staffed by DEM and representatives from the appropriate state agencies and volunteers, with responsibility for disaster response and recovery efforts. The day-to-day responsibilities of emergency management are carried out by the agency's sections: - Administrative/Fiscal Section Our administrative/fiscal staff handles, budgets, fiscal accounting, personnel, payroll, travel and all other functions that support all facets of our agency. - Grants Recovery Section Grants Management - Office of Domestic Preparedness (ODP) funding, Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG) funding, Department of Energy (DOE) funding and Waste Isolation/Project Plant (WIPP) funding. Hazard Mitigation - Hazard analysis and risk assessment, and grants. Public Assistance - Mutual aid, coordination of financial assistance for state of emergencies and Presidential declarations. - Preparedness Section Operations and Planning - Statewide planning, operations support and communications. Training and Exercise - Training, anti-terrorism planning, critical infrastructure analysis. Southern Nevada Office - Regional Preparedness staff and Statewide Interoperable Communications Coordinator. - Homeland Security Section In 2003 the Nevada Legislature created the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security as a response to the terror attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. As described in Chapter 239C of the Nevada Revised Statues (NRS 239C), the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security is tasked with several responsibilities directed toward making recommendations to the Governor, the Legislature, local governments, private business, and citizens about actions and measures that may be taken to protect the citizens and visitors to this State from potential acts of terrorism and related emergencies. - State Emergency Operations Center -Activated when local capabilities are overwhelmed or when there is an operational need for the resource. MISSION Coordinating preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation resources through partnerships to sustain safe and livable communities for Nevada’s residents and visitors. VISION Nevada’s Essential Emergency and Disaster Coordinating Partner. GOALS 1. An efficient team, strengthened by collaboration, communication, and leadership. 2. An essential partner in the coordination of emergency and disaster resources for the Whole Community. 3. A statewide leader in sustaining and building emergency and disaster response capacity.