Southeast Oklahoma Emergency Management
The SEOEM is made up of Emergency Managers from Southeast Oklahoma.
Southeast Oklahoma Emergency Management Serves the 20 Counties of the Southeast Oklahoma Area.
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The 2021 Virtual OEM Conference Postponed
The 2021 Virtual Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference Postponed.
2021 Virtual Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference Registration
The 2021 Virtual Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference is scheduled for February 24 & 25 from 1-5 p.m. The virtual program will include keynote speakers, program updates and the annual Oklahoma Emergency Management Association business meeting and election.
Letter From New OEMA President
I would like to take just a moment and express how honored I am to serve as your president for the next 2 years. I realize we are going to face some challenges that until this last year we may not have considered.
2020 Virtual EM Workshop
The OEMA Executive Board has been working very closely with OEM to provide an option that will allow anyone and everyone the opportunity to participate, virtually, at next week’s workshop.
August 12 EM Day Virtual Update Info
We heard you and have been working with the state ODEM to bring you a virtual experience for the August 12 EM Day.
OEMA One Day 2020 Workshop
Registration is now open for the August 12, 2020 One-Day Workshop. This year, instead of a full conference, the Oklahoma Emergency Management...
SEOEM Board Members
Boards Members are Emergency Managers who are voted into office by other Emergency Managers from their Region of Oklahoma.
Richard Ezell
Southeast Area (Alternate) Vice President
Contact Southeast OEM
Send agenda requests, meeting minutes, or board questions to [email protected]. Include your agency and phone number so the correct area vice-president can respond.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Southeast OEM group meet and share updates?
The archive shows regular meeting agendas and minutes, reflecting a cadence that keeps counties aligned on severe weather readiness and recovery planning.
Workshops like the 2021 virtual conference and EM Day updates highlight how the group adapts to remote coordination when needed.
Staying close to the archived rhythm helps new members anticipate when to submit agenda items or training requests.
Who leads the Southeast OEM board and how are roles filled?
Board members, including the Southeast Area Vice-President and alternate, are elected by other emergency managers in the region, mirroring the archived governance notes.
This peer-led approach keeps leadership accountable to local needs across the 20 counties served.
Documented roles ensure continuity when transitions occur, preserving contact points for state coordination.
What training and workshop topics are most common?
Recent posts reference virtual EM workshops, conference postponements, and registration details for OEMA events, showing a mix of operational updates and training logistics.
Sessions often focus on statewide hazard awareness, mutual aid coordination, and lessons learned from recent incidents.
Publishing these items in a single-column layout keeps information accessible on mobile devices for field teams.
How can counties engage with EM Day and virtual events?
The archive highlights virtual experiences for EM Day, encouraging counties to participate even when in-person gatherings are limited.
Coordinating through the regional page ensures agendas, links, and participation expectations stay centralized and easy to reference.
This reduces confusion around schedules and helps counties align messaging to residents during preparedness campaigns.
What contact information should be shared for faster responses?
When submitting meeting questions or workshop requests, include your agency, phone number, and topic so the appropriate board representative can respond quickly.
Maintaining these details in the restored canonical URL prevents lost submissions and keeps regional coordination smooth.
Clear contacts accelerate resource sharing during high-tempo incidents where time is critical.