Office of Emergency Services
Mission Statement
The Office of Emergency Services ensures that the county is prepared to respond and recover from emergencies and disasters by providing leadership, coordination, and support to minimize the loss of life and property. This is achieved through an all-hazards emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
What Does OES Do?
Before an emergency
- Develop emergency plans, including meeting all federal regulations for nuclear power plant response
- Conduct training and exercises for first responders and emergency response personnel
- Organize and participate in federally evaluated drills and exercises related to Diablo Canyon
- Manage County emergency response facilities, including the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
- Maintain emergency response equipment
During an emergency
- Coordinate emergency response
- 24/7 duty officer
- Notifications during an emergency
- Staffing (with many other county employees) the Emergency Operations Center and other facilities
- Providing public information and alert and warning to the public
After an emergency
- Advise on and coordinate Proclamations of Local Emergency for the county and cities in the operational area.
- Coordinate the state and federal disaster recovery process for the County
- Incorporate lessons learned into our plans so we are ready for the next disaster
ReadySLO.org
Where to Find Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Information
ReadySLO.org is where San Luis Obispo County residents and visitors get information to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
