
Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) is the term favored by government entities for mitigation and planning strategies that create resilience to a department's operations and allow services to continue to be provided in the face of a range of challenges.

Nye County
COOP Training Schedule
Final Table Top Exercise
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 12 Noon
Location: Department of Emergency Management
1510 E. Siri Lane
Pahrump, NV 89060
● Please bring a Wi-Fi enabled laptop & power cord.
● Breaks will be provided
WHAT IS A TTX?
A table top exercise (often referred to as TTX) is a training tool that simulates emergency situations in an informal environment and are an integral part of proper emergency preparedness.Our facilitator, Gayle Sherman, Galena Property Services, will guide the exercise participants through a dangerous scenario to practice their response strategies.These TTX training opportunities are conducted in low risk and low stress environment in a way that allows your department team members to get familiar with their responsibilities, procedures and processes should it become necessary to respond to an emergency in your community.
Who Should Attend
Individuals who have completed the COOP Planning Documents for their department.
Workshop Trainer
Galena Property Services
Gayle Sherman
Principal
gayle.sherman1@gmail.com
(415) 254-7267
Project Team
Patrick Lazenby
Nye County
Emergency Management Administration
Ph: 775-751-4279
Cell: 775-277-1146
dplazenby@nyecountynv.gov
Jessica Adams-Lopes, MPH
Homeland Security Program Assistant | Washoe County Emergency Management
Office: 775.337.5859 | Work Cell: 775.624.4084
24/7 Staff Duty: 775.379.5995