Emergency Management/9-1-1

Although they share the same department, Emergency Management and Emergency Communications (9-1-1) are very different.

 

Emergency Management: is the managerial function charged with creating the framework within which communities reduce vulnerability to hazards and cope with disasters. Emergency Managers work with City departments and community partners to develop plans to respond to and recover from emergencies.

Emergency Management protects lives, livelihoods, and quality of life.

 

Midwest City Emergency Management provides the following services and programs for the Midwest City Community.

  • Weather Monitoring and Warning
  • Incident Management, Coordination, and Support
  • Whole Community Planning
  • Public Outreach and Education
  • Preparedness Training
  • Risk Analysis and Hazard Mitigation

 

9-1-1:  The Emergency Communications Center is the Public Safety Answering Point for Police, Fire, Emergency Medical, and Emergency Management services in Midwest City. The E.C.C. operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and receives over 100,000 calls annually.

  • 9-1-1 telecommunicators are the first of the first responders
  • Midwest City E.C.C. provides emergency medical guidance over the phone until responders arrive
  • E.C.C. staff serve as the liaison between our community and the public safety/emergency services in Midwest City

 

Please note: If you have a water or wastewater (sewer) emergency, do not call 9-1-1.  Call

  • 739-1066 during normal business hours

  • 739-1383 after hours and weekends