The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) falls under the Support Service Bureau. It is the primary responsibility of the City of Elizabeth’s Office of Emergency Management to coordinate the city services, which may be required during the time of man-made or natural emergency and/or disaster. When there is a declared State of Emergency, it is the duty of the Office of Emergency Management to coordinate with the City Directors of Emergency Services and the Coordinator of Union County OEM and ensures they are apprised of on going situations in a timely manner.