Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Shirley Blake’s organization
Jul 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Oregon Homeland Security Council Meeting Minutes
The council received updates from the Homeland Security Advisory Workgroup regarding the UAS Working Group, national critical infrastructure priority list submissions, and special event assessment ratings. A report was provided on the upcoming critical infrastructure exercise. The council discussed the newly formed Public Private Sector Policy Workgroup, intended to enhance coordination with private sector leaders. Future discussion topics were identified, including CERT members' involvement in incident planning and quarantine coordination protocols. Additionally, presentations covered the Western States Petroleum Collaborative Exercise, cybersecurity disruption tabletop exercises, and the Pacific Disruption series addressing critical infrastructure threats.
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Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council Meeting
The council discussed the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) strategic plan, covering program and staffing structure changes, mission updates, and inclusive preparedness exercises. Additionally, results from a comprehensive emergency management study were presented, highlighting challenges such as funding gaps, high turnover, significant job dissatisfaction due to workload, and the difficulty of communicating emergency management's role without major incidents. Council members also raised disaster concerns and identified future topics, including AI in emergency management and fuel allocation planning.
Mar 25, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Oregon Department of Emergency Management GIS Strategy 2026-2027
This GIS strategy for the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) outlines a blueprint for integrating geospatial intelligence into emergency management operations. It focuses on enhancing data integration, standardization, and security, alongside improving data equity and accessibility. Key pillars include strengthening hazard mapping, improving situational awareness, and facilitating interagency collaboration. The plan also aims to empower community engagement, invest in technology and capacity building, and advance 9-1-1 call mapping and a modernized NG9-1-1 system. The overall objective is to position OEM as a leader in emergency management innovation, improving preparedness and resilience across Oregon.
Jan 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The council reviewed various state updates, including Department of Emergency Management FEMA grant applications, new organizational staffing roles, and progress on the OERS transition and NG911 project. Discussions also addressed the State Priorities Work Group and the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Work Group, focusing on governance and continuity planning. The round table segment included updates on the 2025 Energy Security Plan, information regarding the OEMA conference, a report on emergency management gaps and challenges, and the status of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
