The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is an interjurisdictional agency responsible for a comprehensive emergency management program serving the City of Amarillo, Potter County, Randall County, and the City of Canyon.
- CONTACT INFORMATION
- 806-378-3004
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Simms Municipal Building
808 S Buchanan St
Amarillo, TX 79101 -
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Office of emergency management responsibilities
Mitigation & Prevention
The OEM works proactively to identify hazards and reduce risks in the community through planning and preventive measures.
- Develop and maintain the community hazard assessment.
- Create and update the community Mitigation Action Plan.
- Coordinate the community Safe Room grant program with the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission (PRPC).
Preparedness
OEM focuses on ensuring that the community and local agencies are ready to respond to emergencies through training, planning, and coordination.
- Provide public information and presentations on emergency preparedness.
- Maintain relationships with local, state, federal, private, and non-profit agencies.
- Develop and coordinate emergency operations and preparedness plans.
- Assist with emergency planning for schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and large-scale events.
- Conduct training for emergency response agencies and personnel.
- Coordinate community exercises and drills, including one full-scale/functional and two tabletop exercises annually.
- Maintain the community Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Mobile Operations Center (MOC).
- Manage community warning systems.
- Ensure compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Response
When emergencies occur, OEM is on duty to coordinate response efforts and manage resources.
- An OEM Duty Officer is available 24/7 to assist with emergency coordination.
- Activate the EOC and MOC for major incidents.
- Assist with Incident Action Plans (IAP) for large-scale events.
Recovery
Efforts focus on restoring the community and providing support after a major emergency or disaster.
- Coordinate damage assessment and recovery activities after major incidents.
- Serve as the information coordination point for the Potter & Randall County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).
Office of emergency Management administration
Amarillo area emergency management links
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Click here to sign up for local emergency alerts direct to your phone with AMAalerts. Alerts cover public safety, inclement weather and more.
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Amarillo Area Emergency Preparedness Guide
This guide outlines preparedness activities for the hazards that could affect our community.
Weather Readiness
Learn about Weather Readiness, the City of Amarillo’s weather response, and when to contact the city for assistance during severe weather events.
Visit Ready.gov
Visit ready.gov (the official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security) to discover information on how to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Visit redcross.org
Explore the RedCross.org for valuable resources and guidance on emergency preparedness and disaster relief.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) empowers volunteers to assist their community during disasters by teaching essential skills like fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and basic medical aid. This national program ensures volunteers are ready to support professional responders, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks. With CERT training, volunteers are better prepared to respond and recover from disasters, making their communities stronger and safer.
EM Talks: Series on Sirens
Find out about outdoor warning systems by watching the EM Talks: Series on Sirens on YouTube.
Amarillo Area Emergency Management FAQS
What is the Amarillo Area OEM?
The Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management is an agency responsible for coordinating emergency services for the City of Amarillo, Potter County, Randall County, and the City of Canyon.
What does the Office of Emergency Management do?
What happens during an emergency response?
The OEM activates the Emergency Operations Center and assists with incident coordination, including creating Incident Action Plans for large events.
How does the OEM assist with recovery after a major incident?
The OEM coordinates damage assessments and recovery efforts, serving as the central point for information and communication during recovery.