Within emergency management day to day and particularly during times of crisis, emergency communications is paramount. The Wyoming Office of Homeland Security’s Public Safety/Emergency Communication Program is made up of a variety of redundant and interoperable systems serving a broad stakeholder audience. This program is organized to best support the many customers across Wyoming with their emergency communication needs.
WOHS personnel and equipment are deployed to events where communications support is required - wildfires, power outages, etc.
State level strategic support to partners
Much of the emergency/public safety radio equipment across Wyoming first responder agencies at the local level is supported by WOHS administered grant funding.
Emergency Alerts
All of the 23 counties in Wyoming are IPAWS (Integrated Public Alert and Warning System) compliant. This enables emergency alerts through the IPAWS system to be sent to all individuals in an impacted area. The state IPAWS program is managed by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security. To learn more about IPAWS click here. Download the state Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) Plan.
Interoperable Communications and Deployable Resources
Deployable personnel and resources serving communities in crisis: