Okmulgee County Commissioners Honored at OEMA Conference

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The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners was presented the Oklahoma Emergency Management Association's (OEMA) Public Officials Award at the organization's annual conference in Oklahoma City. The honor recognized the commissioners' continued support of emergency management programs and coordination with first responders in the county. Additionally, Okmulgee County Emergency Management Director Jeffrey Moore was elected to serve as an OEMA Area Representative for Northeast Oklahoma, placing the county in a prominent position within statewide emergency management efforts.

Why it matters

The dual recognition underscores Okmulgee County's active role in emergency preparedness across Oklahoma. County officials have consistently emphasized the importance of planning, interagency cooperation and community awareness – priorities that have become increasingly vital amid severe weather threats and evolving public safety challenges.

The details

The OEMA Public Officials Award highlights elected leaders who demonstrate a strong commitment to strengthening local emergency management capabilities. For Okmulgee County, the recognition reflects years of collaboration between county government and emergency management personnel to enhance response readiness, infrastructure planning and public safety coordination during severe weather and other emergencies.

• The OEMA Conference Awards Luncheon took place this week in Oklahoma City.
• Jeffrey Moore was elected as an OEMA Area Representative during the organization's business meeting.

What’s next

As area representative, Jeffrey Moore will serve as a liaison between local emergency managers and the OEMA, helping coordinate information sharing, training opportunities and regional preparedness initiatives.