Oklahoma Emergency Management Association
Training, standards, and conference experiences for the emergency managers who keep Oklahoma safe.
Statewide standards, training, and advocacy
The Oklahoma Emergency Management Association connects State, County, Municipal, and Tribal emergency managers across Oklahoma with training, advocacy, and annual conference programming.
Agendas and Minutes
OEMA Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes are available here.
Memberships
2023 OEMA Membership Applications are now available for completion.
Proposed By-Law Changes
Proposed By-Law Changes to be voted on at the March 2, 2023 OEMA Annual Business Meeting.
2023 OEMA Conference - REGISTRATION IS OPEN
The 2023 Oklahoma Emergency Management Conference is right around the corner. This years Conference will be held at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, OK. Two days of Training will be available prior to the Conference on February 26-27, 2023. The Conference days will be February 28, 2023 through March 2, 2023. Conference and hotel registration will be completed on a new platform this year through the CVENT site. 2023 OEMA Membership Applications are available for completion and can be found on the website. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2023 OEMA Conference. Please use the below links to complete Conference Registration.
Priority updates from the archive
- Border Sheriffs Equip Less-Lethal Weapons to Manage Migrant Crowds!
The Kinney County Sheriff’s Department, located on the U.S.-Mexico border, has introduced new, less-lethal weapons to its arsenal, aimed at dispersing migrant crowds without causing serious harm.
- New Hampshire Governor Sununu Enacts Law Restricting Transgender Girls from Competing in Girls’ Sports!
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has signed a bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls' sports teams for students in grades 5-12.
Logistics & operations articles
The ART folder has been restored as on-site resources. Each article now lives at its original-style URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does OEMA support Oklahoma emergency managers year-round?
OEMA connects State, County, Municipal, and Tribal emergency managers through standards, board governance, and peer networks so teams stay aligned on readiness across storms, wildfires, and public safety events.
Beyond conferences, we publish agendas, minutes, and proposed by-law changes so members understand how decisions are made and can provide feedback before policies are finalized.
We also maintain regional collaborations that mirror the archived site structure (Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southeast, Southwest) to keep training localized while sharing statewide best practices.
What is the current focus of the 2023 OEMA Conference?
The 2023 conference centers on training blocks, networking, and exhibitor engagement at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant with pre-conference training on February 26-27 and main sessions February 28-March 2.
Attendee and exhibitor registration is hosted through CVENT, matching the archive links so historical references remain valid for documentation and purchasing workflows.
Vendors and sponsors are encouraged to plan door prizes and on-site engagement to align with the archived expectations around exhibitor hours and attendee traffic.
How do memberships and governance materials help new members?
Membership applications and governance documents provide a fast on-ramp to understand expectations, voting timelines, and how OEMA funds are used to improve training and standards.
Agendas and minutes restored from the archive give continuity, showing how the board addressed past severe weather responses, exercises, and interagency coordination.
This transparency reduces onboarding friction for new emergency managers and supports compliance with state-level reporting on preparedness initiatives.
Where can I find exhibitor and sponsor details from the archive?
The Exhibitor Booth page retains archived pricing, inclusions (10x10 space, power, pipe and drape, Wi-Fi, table, chairs), and asset submission instructions so procurement teams have a reliable reference.
Conference setup and teardown windows are preserved to help vendors plan logistics and staffing without re-negotiating expectations.
Door prize guidance and no-show policies remain visible to keep commitments clear and avoid billing surprises for sponsors.
How are regional OEM pages used on the new site?
Regional pages like Southeast OEM remain single-column and mobile-first while retaining meeting notes, workshop updates, and board contact points from the archive.
These sections help counties coordinate EM Day activities, virtual workshops, and mutual aid conversations specific to local hazards.
By keeping canonical URLs intact, search and bookmarks continue to resolve to the same regional resources even after the static rebuild.