National Continuity Programs Directorate

Continuity of Operations Division (COOP)

COOP Division Overview

The National Continuity Programs Directorate’s Continuity of Operations Division (COOP Division) develops and promulgates continuity directives and guidance for the Federal Executive Branch (FEB).  In support of this mandate, the COOP division also provides COOP-related education and training through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute, plans, coordinates, and participates in national, state and local-level COOP exercises, and facilitates coordination of continuity efforts between Federal, State, regional, local, territorial and tribal partners throughout the United States. The Division serves as the regional continuity point of contact for FEMA/DHS, Homeland Security Council, White House Military Office, and others during disaster operations.

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