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State of Nevada Response Functions

The State of Nevada response functions are conducted in the Nevada Operations Center (NVOC). In the NVOC, 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 NVOC Manager and the Operations Section Chief coordinate the direction and control of supporting resources. 

Situational Awareness

Incident Requiring DEM Duty Officer (DO) for coordination of resources but not requiring NVOC Activation.

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.

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