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The Office of Emergency Management (OEM): serves as the office responsible for the City’s disaster preparedness. OEM also acts as liaison to other government agencies, private sector, schools and special districts, non-government and volunteer organizations on disaster preparedness. Conducts disaster planning meetings, training and exercises; maintains disaster supplies; the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the Joint Information Center (JIC) and the City’s Emergency Operations Plan, and ensures compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS).