Oklahoma Emergency Management Association

The Oklahoma Emergency Management Association (OEMA) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting emergency managers across the state of Oklahoma. It serves as a networking hub, advocacy platform, and educational resource for professionals in the emergency management field.

OEMA works closely with local, state, and federal partners to advance preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts throughout Oklahoma's diverse counties and communities.

OEMA membership is open to emergency management professionals at all levels, including county and municipal emergency managers, homeland security officials, first responder coordinators, and allied professionals in healthcare, private sector, and academia.

Both individual memberships and corporate memberships are available, allowing organizations that support emergency management operations to participate fully in the association's activities.

OEMA organizes its membership into geographic regions that mirror Oklahoma's diverse landscape. Current active regional chapters include the Northwest OEM and the Southeast OEM, each serving approximately 16 counties within their respective areas.

Each region operates semi-independently with its own board of directors, holds regular meetings, and coordinates training and preparedness activities at the local level while maintaining close ties to the state association.

The annual Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference is the association's flagship event, bringing together hundreds of emergency management professionals for multiple days of general sessions, breakout workshops, networking, and an exhibit hall.

Past conference topics have included FEMA regional updates, drone use in damage assessments, cybersecurity integration into emergency operations plans, mental health support for responders, and communications challenges during large-scale disasters.

OEMA maintains this website as its primary communication channel, posting event information, conference details, regional news, and emergency management resources. Checking back regularly is the best way to stay current.

Members also receive direct communications about meetings, training opportunities, and legislative developments affecting emergency management practice in Oklahoma.

OEMA facilitates access to training programs relevant to Oklahoma emergency managers, including workshops covering EMPG requirements, ICS/NIMS compliance, WebEOC operations, disaster recovery planning, and interagency coordination.

Regional chapters like the Northwest OEM host their own workshops and training days, and the association coordinates with the Oklahoma Division of Emergency Management (ODEM) and FEMA Region 6 to bring professional development opportunities to members statewide.