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October 22, 2025
OCEM Report
By JEFFREY MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR,

This report from Oct. 12 is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management.

— Meetings & Presentations

• Attended the Board of County Commissioners meeting to provide departmental updates and ongoing project information.

• Presented the Okmulgee Fire Department with two 4-Gas Meters on behalf of the Okmulgee County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to enhance hazardous materials response capabilities.

— Projects & Program Development • Continued work on the SafetyPlus Edge system rollout, ensuring proper configuration and staff onboarding for enhanced safety and compliance tracking.

• Participated in a virtual demonstration of the Genesys Mass Notification and EVAC System to evaluate potential integration into countywide emergency communications.

— Training & Education

• Conducted a New Hire Safety Meeting at the Emergency Management Office, providing orientation on workplace safety, emergency procedures and departmental protocols.

• Volunteers assisted with organizing and cleaning the Public Education Closet, improving accessibility and readiness of outreach materials for future community engagement events.

— Administrative Tasks

• Completed and submitted all Department of Labor forms requested following the recent audit to ensure full compliance and accurate record-keeping.

— Field Activities

• Visited road projects at 170 Road, 340 Road and 300 Road to assess ongoing work and document progress related to infrastructure and emergency accessibility.

— Summary

This week focused on strengthening interagency coordination, enhancing public safety tools and systems, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting infrastructure readiness throughout Okmulgee County.

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