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Emergency Management Group

Mission Statement

The Emergency Management Group (EMG) protects the NIST community, both internally and externally through collaboration with federal partners and stakeholders by coordinating and integrating all activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capabilities to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from all hazards related emergencies and disasters.

Occupant Emergency Plan (OEP) Quick Reference Guide

Click the image below to view the detailed Occupant Emergency Plan Quick Reference Guide for Campuses.

 
Gaithersburg OEP QRG (V9) IMAGE
Credit: NIST PAO
Boulder OEP QRG (V9) IMAGE
Credit: NIST PAO

 

Local Alerts

Subscribe to local alerts for your area to receive accurate and immediate notifications about emergencies that may affect your home, workplace, and travel.

Click on the images below to subscribe to Emergency Alerts:

Montgomery County MD Alert
Montgomery County, MD
Boulder County Colorado Emergency Alert ICON
Boulder County, CO

Additional Resources 

Planning for Emergencies

Emergencies can take many forms and occur with or without warning, by taking a few simple steps now, you can ensure that you, your family, and your community are better prepared to handle emergencies. Below are a few resources to get you started: