ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Office of emergency management

An office of emergency management is a special group of people who work to keep everyone safe during an emergency. This group helps prepare for things like natural disasters (like hurricanes, tornadoes, or earthquakes) or man-made disasters (like a big fire or chemical spill).

Their job is to work with other groups like police officers, firefighters, and doctors to come up with plans on how to keep people safe during a scary time. They might help people find a safe place to stay or make sure that doctors and nurses have enough supplies to take care of people who might be hurt.

Think of them like superheroes who are always ready to help when something goes wrong. They don't wear capes or have superpowers, but they work really hard to make sure everyone stays safe and healthy.