Authority and Responsibilities
The Mayor’s
Office of Emergency Management
of Nashville and Davidson County
Mission
We will promote, coordinate and direct a comprehensive emergency management program which addresses mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery relative to disaster and major emergencies. OEM shall serve as the focal point for all such activities within Davidson County.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Authority: In accordance with federal and state law, the Office of Emergency Management is hereby authorized to coordinate and direct the regular services and organizations of the Metropolitan Government and the governments of all political subdivisions herein as may be necessary due to natural, technological, war-related or other manmade disasters and major emergencies which might occur affecting the lives, health, safety, welfare and property of the citizens of Davidson County.
Responsibilities: The Office of Emergency Management shall be responsible to promote, coordinate, and direct a comprehensive emergency management program which addresses mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery relative to disasters and major emergencies. The office shall serve as the focal point for all such activities conducted within the county.
This office shall be responsible for the development of a basic emergency management plan which provides a framework to coordinate the emergency plans of all departments and other organizations. This plan shall be consistent with state plans and shall be approved by the Mayor, the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Upon approval, this plan shall be reviewed, exercised and updated annually.
Other responsibilities include public information and education, promotion of mitigation activities, liaison with governmental agencies and other activities related to the establishment of a comprehensive emergency management program.