The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) coordinates the efforts of the state and its political subdivisions together in partnership with private and volunteer organizations and tribal nations in reducing the impact of emergencies. The DEM is given oversight and coordination responsibilities for all statewide emergency preparedness, emergency mitigation efforts, and the development, review, approval and integration of state emergency response planning. This includes the integration of volunteer organizations and the private sector in the state emergency management process as well as oversight of response exercises, training, and emergency operations planning. The DEM is responsible for assuring the state's readiness, ability to respond to, and recover from natural and technological emergencies and disasters by assisting local governments with their emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts, while providing a crucial link for accessing state and federal assistance and support. The division's operations also include those of the Nevada Office of Homeland Security. Statutory Authority: NRS 414