Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management
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The Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management is a division of Massachusetts’ public health system responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting the state’s response to public health emergencies and disasters.
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
government agency division
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public health emergency management office → |
| aimsTo |
ensure coordinated response to public health disasters in Massachusetts
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protect the health of Massachusetts residents during emergencies → |
| coordinatesWith |
emergency medical services in Massachusetts
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federal public health agencies → hospitals in Massachusetts → local health departments in Massachusetts → state emergency management agencies in Massachusetts → |
| country |
United States
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| focusesOn |
man-made disasters affecting public health
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natural disasters affecting public health → public health emergencies → |
| governingBody |
Massachusetts state government
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| hasScope |
statewide emergency response coordination for health-related incidents
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statewide public health preparedness → |
| jurisdiction |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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| locatedIn |
Massachusetts
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| partOf |
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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Massachusetts public health system → |
| responsibleFor |
all-hazards emergency preparedness for the Massachusetts public health system
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coordinating public health emergency response in Massachusetts → planning for public health emergencies in Massachusetts → preparedness activities for public health threats in Massachusetts → supporting disaster response for the Massachusetts public health system → |
| sector |
emergency management
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public health → |
| supports |
development of emergency operations plans for public health
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exercises and drills for emergency response → statewide public health emergency response planning → training for public health emergency preparedness → |
| typeOfOrganization |
state-level public health office
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Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Massachusetts Department of Public Health
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hasDivision |