Denver Office of Emergency Management

Denver Office of Emergency Management Leading Denver’s emergency management efforts to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities Purpose. What We Do. What We Provide. Goal.

The Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEM) provides emergency management services to the residents and businesses within the City and County of Denver in coordination with State and Regional partners to reduce the impact of all natural, technological, terrorism, and intentional risks. OEM coordinates emergency management and homeland security efforts across all City and County

departments and offices, Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs), Non-Governmental Organizations, and private sector partners in order to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities. OEM supports the City and County of Denver by providing a common framework for protection of residents and business from all natural, technological, intentional, and terrorism risks. OEM provides services across all phases of the emergency management lifecycle; from preparedness, mitigation, and prevention activities before an emergency to response and recovery operations during and after a multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdictional emergency. OEM manages the City and County of Denver’s multi-agency coordination system, to include the primary, alternate, and mobile Emergency Operations Center (EOC); emergency communications systems; Joint Information Center (JIC) coordination; and Incident Command System (ICS) coordination. OEM coordinates comprehensive, integrated risk management and emergency planning for all types of emergencies and declared disasters. OEM develops organizations for response and recovery; conducts Federal-and State-compliant training and exercise programs; and equips emergency services with surge capability for complex emergencies. OEM coordinates continuity programs across Denver, its departments, and local businesses. The goal of OEM is to bring the right capability to the right place at the right time to meet the needs of the City and County of Denver during an emergency.

City and County of Denver Government we are going to be building emergency kits sign up for this class!!!! HRCP Deaf and...
08/12/2026

City and County of Denver Government we are going to be building emergency kits sign up for this class!!!! HRCP Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

🧰Emergencies don’t wait but preparation doesn’t have to be hard.Join the Denver Office of Emergency Management for an in...
08/09/2026

🧰Emergencies don’t wait but preparation doesn’t have to be hard.

Join the Denver Office of Emergency Management for an in-person DenverREADY: Make A Kit & Plan class focused on simple, practical steps to help you and your loved ones recover more easily after an emergency.

We’ll walk through how to build an emergency kit and create a plan that works for real life, not just emergencies.

📍Denver Police District 2
📅Thursday, August 13, 2026
⏰1:00–2:00 PM MT

Free, approachable, and open to the community.

👉Register here: https://bit.ly/3MqKazK

🎥 Preparedness is a mindset, not a moment.Emergencies don’t always give us a warning but preparation gives us options. T...
08/05/2026

🎥 Preparedness is a mindset, not a moment.

Emergencies don’t always give us a warning but preparation gives us options. This video highlights why taking a few simple steps now can make a real difference for you, your family, and your community when something unexpected happens.

You don’t have to do everything at once. Start small. Stay informed. Build from there.

▶️ Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUeNfD1QZcA

Emergencies Can Happen AnywhereBut being prepared means expecting...

🚨Happening tomorrow!In a bleeding emergency, the first few minutes matter most. Join us tomorrow afternoon for DenverREA...
07/29/2026

🚨Happening tomorrow!

In a bleeding emergency, the first few minutes matter most. Join us tomorrow afternoon for DenverREADY: Stop the Bleed and learn how to respond with confidence when seconds count.

📍 Denver Police Department: District 1
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM MT

This one-hour class could give you skills that save a life.

👉 Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4kl0zlV

🩸Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in as little as 5 minutes but knowing what to do can save a life.Join the D...
07/24/2026

🩸Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in as little as 5 minutes but knowing what to do can save a life.

Join the Denver Office of Emergency Management for DenverREADY: Stop the Bleed, a hands-on class that teaches simple, effective techniques to control bleeding until help arrives.

📍 Denver Police Department – District 1
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM MT

No medical background required, just a willingness to learn lifesaving skills.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4kl0zlV

⏰Happening tomorrow at noon!Avoid being caught off guard when disaster strikes. Join us tomorrow for Virtual DenverREADY...
07/20/2026

⏰Happening tomorrow at noon!

Avoid being caught off guard when disaster strikes. Join us tomorrow for Virtual DenverREADY: Make A Kit & Plan, a one-hour class focused on practical preparedness you can use right away.

📍 Virtual
📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM MT

A little preparation now can make a big difference later.

👉 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3NWKirf

Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to start.Join the Denver Office of Emergency Management for a v...
07/15/2026

Preparedness doesn’t have to be complicated, it just has to start.

Join the Denver Office of Emergency Management for a virtual DenverREADY: Make A Kit & Plan class and learn simple, practical steps to prepare for emergencies and make recovery easier for you and your loved ones.

We’ll cover how to build a realistic emergency kit and create a plan that fits your household

📍 Virtual Event
📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM MT

Free, informative, and open to the community.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3NWKirf

🚨Happening tomorrow!Bleeding emergencies don’t wait and knowing what to do in the first few minutes can make all the dif...
07/08/2026

🚨Happening tomorrow!

Bleeding emergencies don’t wait and knowing what to do in the first few minutes can make all the difference.

Join us tomorrow afternoon for DenverREADY: Stop the Bleed and learn how to respond confidently during a bleeding emergency.

📍 Denver Police District 5
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM MT

👉 Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4acZZBT

🩸Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in just minutes but you can learn how to help.Join the Denver Office of Eme...
07/06/2026

🩸Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in just minutes but you can learn how to help.

Join the Denver Office of Emergency Management for DenverREADY: Stop the Bleed, a hands-on class that teaches simple, lifesaving skills to control severe bleeding until help arrives.

📍 Denver Police District 5
📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM MT

No medical background needed, just a willingness to learn skills that could save a life.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4acZZBT

06/30/2026

Wildfire season is here. Even if a fire isn't nearby, smoke can affect your health and air quality across Denver.

Be prepared for wildfires by:
🔥 Signing up for emergency alerts
📱 Downloading the FEMA app
🏃 Having an evacuation plan for home, work and school
🌬️ Checking air quality before spending time outdoors

Wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes and lungs and worsen heart and respiratory conditions. Check the Love My Air app for real-time air quality updates in your neighborhood: denvergov.org/lovemyair

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101 W. Colfax
Denver, CO
80202

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(720) 865-7601

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