Is Emergency Management the same as 911?
No. Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating and managing the response to disasters and any other major emergencies. While 911 is the public's point of contact for public safety calls and emergency service requests.

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1. What is the Office Emergency Management (OEM) responsible for?
2. How do I get information from the Town during a disaster?
3. What type supplies should I keep on hand for emergency situations?
4. What does shelter-in-place mean?
5. How do I find the nearest shelter?
6. What can you expect at a shelter?
7. How do I help a family member, friend or neighbor who needs special assistance?
8. What does evacuation mean?
9. What if I'm told to evacuate?
10. What does a state of emergency mean?
11. Where is Southold's Emergency Management Office located?
12. Is Emergency Management the same as 911?