Learn About the Office of Emergency Management

Matt Mueller HeadshotA word from our Executive Director

Welcome to the Denver Office of Emergency Management. The City and County of Denver faces an ever-changing threat and hazard environment.  From pandemics to winter storms, hazardous materials incidents to social unrest, and cyberattacks to violent extremism – the threats and hazards evolve, but the mission remains the same.  Denver OEM stands ready to lead Denver’s emergency management efforts to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities.

Through partnership and engagement with our elected leaders, residents, businesses, and community-based organizations, it is our commitment to you that we will work together to ensure the safety and preparedness of our community members. 

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about our programs and we hope you choose to actively engage to prepare yourself, your family, and your community.

Warmly, 

Matthew Mueller

 

Mission

Leading Denver’s emergency management efforts to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities.

Vision

To create America's most disaster resilient city.

Core Services

  • Emergency Operations: Management of Denver’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), multi-agency Incident Coordination Groups (ICGs), and OEM’s 24/7 Duty Officer program in support of emergency response and recovery.  Build and maintain the city’s cache of emergency response supplies and equipment.

  • Crisis Communications: Management of the Denver’s Joint Information Center (JIC), emergency public and employee information, and alert and warning systems.

  • Continuity: Management the city’s Continuity Program to support agency Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans, the city’s Continuity of Government (COG) plan, and protection of critical physical and cyber infrastructure.

  • Planning: Develop and maintain the city’s Emergency Operations Plan to coordinate and build citywide response and recovery capabilities.  Develop and maintain the city’s Hazard Mitigation Plan to identify evolving threats and hazards, assess community risk, and develop mitigation strategies.

  • Training and Exercise:  Development and conduct of training and exercises to evaluate and improve the city’s emergency response and recovery capabilities.

  • Community Outreach: Prepare communities for emergencies through equitable outreach and engagement, preparedness trainings, community event support, and the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

  • Grant Management: Manage federal and state grant programs to ensure the City and County of Denver and regional partners have the necessary plans, training, exercises, and equipment to effectively prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies.

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