The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) has launched a statewide Community of Practice (CoP) for Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planners. This initiative brings together professionals responsible for COOP planning, disaster recovery, and emergency management to share best practices, lessons learned, and resources to ensure critical government functions continue during and after an emergency. OEM staff will host a series of meetings for the programs as well as providing Bimonthly Updates beginning on March 13. OEM is also collaborating with partners in WA and ID to establish a Region 10 community of practice—more info to come!
Click here to provide feedback for the CoP and/or join the Mentorship Program.
CoP Objectives:
- Enhance COOP plan development, implementation, and maintenance.
- Promote inter-agency coordination to improve emergency response and recovery.
- Foster collaboration and resource sharing among COOP professionals.
- Provide professional development and training for COOP planners.
Who Should Participate:
- COOP Coordinators
- Emergency Management Specialists
- IT Disaster Recovery Experts
- Communications Professionals
- Senior Leaders with COOP responsibilities across agencies
OEM is also introducing a Mentorship Program to connect experienced COOP professionals with newer staff, fostering the transfer of knowledge and development of future continuity leaders.
Mentorship Program Goals:
- Support emerging COOP leaders.
- Strengthen expertise in business continuity and emergency preparedness.
- Facilitate mentorship and knowledge sharing.
All relevant personnel are invited to participate in this initiative, as your participation is critical to enhance Oregon’s resilience in emergencies.
For additional information about the COOP Planners Community of Practice or to inquire about please email OEM.CONTINUITY@OEM.oregon.gov.
For more information on Continuity of Operations Planning, visit the OEM COOP webpages.
