What does the Office of Emergency Management do for you?

La Plata County OEM helps to identify hazards that may affect life, property and the continuity of vital services. We prepare the County Government to be ready for possible disasters. OEM works to ensure coordination between the various response agencies like fire, law enforcement, search and rescue, snow plows and the 911 call center and helps volunteers with the Red Cross and others find where they are needed most. We operate the shelters when the power is out or your home is threatened. When disaster strikes in the form of a wildfire, landslide, snowstorm or flood we provide information to the public and media to keep you informed. We act as an educational resource for business and personal preparedness.