Emergency Management

The Oakland Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is responsible for implementing, reviewing, and updating the Emergency Operating Plan. The Emergency Operating Plan (EOP) contains annexes for each Borough department delineating what their responsibilities are in the event of an emergency or disaster. Where Borough departments cannot provide specific support services, outside agencies, such as the American Red Cross and Salvation Army, are contracted through verbal and written agreements to provide the service needed.

The Emergency Operating Plan is reviewed and approved every four years by the New Jersey State Office of Emergency Management. Annexes in the plan must be tested through functional, tabletop, and full-scale exercises.