Telecommunications Division of Jefferson County Emergency Management
The Telecommunications Division is responsible for the management and coordination of various voice and
data communications systems and services in support of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC),
including its alternate fixed and mobile site facilities. In addition to landline telephone, cellular phone, the
Division maintains a multi-band radio system with the capability of communicating with local, state, and federal
agencies. They have communications capabilities in the HF, VHF, UHF bands. The local EOC ia also
supported by the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES), Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS),
and the Civil Air Patrol (CAP).
The Division works closely with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office communications center located at the
sheriff’s office, and other State agencies on communications and interoperability projects to assure adequate
communications capabilities between the County and State Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). In
addition, is working on interoperability issues and radio communications standards throughout the State, to
ensure compatibility between local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
The Telecommunications Division will:
• Develop and maintain secondary and alternate communications systems for contact with local
jurisdictions, other state agencies, interstate, and national and international agencies as required support an
All Hazards emergency management program.
• Maintain liaison and coordinate with other state agencies, local jurisdictions, interstate, national and
international agencies as required to prepare emergency communications operations plans.
• Assist other state agencies and local jurisdictions in coordinating and developing emergency
communications improvements.
• Prepare, coordinate, and promulgate comprehensive emergency communications plans in support of
the State of Oklahoma Emergency Response Plans.