MISSION:

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) oversees a Comprehensive Emergency Management System (CEMS) for the Department of Labor. The CEMS prescribes departmental roles and responsibilities to adequately prepare for and respond to a full spectrum of potential natural or man-made disasters, as well as supporting lead Federal agencies in assisting state and local governments, to include international requests for assistance, in the event of such disasters. The CEMS provides the framework for development, coordination, and direction of planning, preparedness, readiness assurance, and response activities. The CEMS also incorporates DOL roles and responsibilities in response to Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Continuity of Government (COG) emergencies.

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as the central point of contact for the Departmental Emergency Management Team (EMT) during natural and man-made disasters and emergencies involving the Department's personnel and/or program response. In the event of an activation, the EOC is capable of sustained 24/7 operations.

FUNCTIONS:

• Operates Comprehensive Emergency Management System (CEMS) for DOL sites, facilities and operations. Operates the Headquarters Operations and Communication Centers.
  
• Directs the issuance of all policy, requirements, and guidance associated with the Department's Emergency Management System.
  
• Develops and implements policies, plans, and procedures for the department's emergency response activities nationwide.
  
• Represents the Department, as appropriate, in activities with other agencies to fulfill legally mandated multi-agency responsibility for protecting worker/employee health, safety, and security.
  
• Ensures emergency management program integrity through integration of all programs, systems, assets, capabilities, training, and response.
  
• Serve as budget and staffing advocate for all emergency management programs.
  
• Serves as interagency liaison for all emergency management and national security program activities.
  
• Establishes, charters, and administers the Standing Emergency Management Coordinating Committee and the Emergency Management Advisory Committee.
  

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