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About the Division
“Helping People Before, During, and After Disasters” is the core purpose of the Governor's Office of Emergency Management / Homeland Security (OEM). Our mission is to prepare Nevada for emergencies, coordinate response efforts, and support recovery to build a more resilient state. Through collaboration and partnerships, we strive to foster a solution-oriented culture and a team environment that attracts and retains talented individuals by prioritizing care and support for our people.
OEM leads statewide coordination of federal and state homeland security and emergency
management programs. We oversee disaster relief and emergency assistance efforts to ensure efficient mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for natural, man-made, or technological emergencies. Our work includes liaising with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies to administer emergency management and homeland security initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating resources and equipment for intra- and inter-state mutual aid.
- Developing and implementing Nevada’s emergency management strategic direction.
- Leading, participating in, or supporting commissions, committees, and boards as required by Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapters 414 and 239C.
Established in 1953 under NRS Chapter 414, OEM has a long history of serving Nevadans. On July 1, 2021, Governor Steve Sisolak signed Assembly Bill 485 into law, transitioning OEM from the Department of Public Safety to the Office of the Military.
Today, OEM continues to lead the charge in building a safer, stronger, and more resilient Nevada through effective coordination, collaboration, and service.
Emergency Notifications – OEM Duty Officers
Duty Officers rotate on a weekly schedule and are available 24/7/365
Primary Emergency Contact Number – 775-687-0498
Secondary Number – DPS Dispatch – 775-687-0400
OEM staff is on call 24/7/365, ready to assist local, state, and tribal authorities in responding to emergencies and incidents within their jurisdictions. Additionally, OEM operates the Nevada Emergency Operations Center (NVEOC) whenever a disaster or emergency threatens the state.
The NVEOC is activated when local capabilities are overwhelmed and assistance is requested, or when an operational need arises. Depending on the complexity of the incident, the NVEOC is staffed by OEM personnel, representatives from state agencies, and volunteers, all working together to coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts efficiently.
Nevada Operations Center
The State of Nevada response functions are conducted in the Nevada Emergency Operations Center (NVEOC). In the NVEOC, representatives from various agencies and organizations coordinate supporting response activities such as public alerts and warnings, mobilization of response personnel, and the coordination and application of resources. The NVEOC Manager and the Operations Chief coordinate the direction and control of supporting resources.
Enhanced Duty Officer
Incidents that require NDEM Duty Officer notification for resource coordination, but not NVEOC activation, may also demand a duty officer with expanded responsibilities beyond traditional incident monitoring and communication facilitation.
Partial Activation
The situation is of such a scale that only a part of the NDEM and NVEOC staff will be needed to handle the incident. These types of incidents are usually attributed to single incidents that do not require multiple agencies or resources.
Full Activation
In the event of a disaster or prolonged incident, the Nevada Emergency Operations Center (NVEOC) will be staffed by NDEM personnel alongside state and local partners, operating within a unified National Incident Management System (NIMS) structure. During these events, the NVEOC focuses on key operational functions, including Operations, Resource Management (Logistics), Planning, Finance, Public Information, and Mission Support (Interoperable Communications).
If a major disaster occurs and the Governor declares a State of Emergency or a Presidential Disaster Declaration is issued, NDEM will expand operations, working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal partners to coordinate response and recovery efforts statewide.