Office of Emergency Management

The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management is the lead agency for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in Bergen County.

The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) coordinates multi-agency responses to emergencies and disasters within Bergen County. It is responsible for alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes; coordinating all agencies that respond; ensuring resources are available and mobilized in times of disaster; developing preparedness plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters; and developing and providing materials for the public.

The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management staffs the Emergency Operations Center (a facility which provides coordinated emergency response), and also acts as staff to the liaison to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.