Emergency alert radio signals are provided by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS).  These radio signals are not accessible over AM/FM radios but are received by NOAA weather radios.  Weather alert radios can be used to alert the public of other serious emergencies, not just weather events.

While we cannot recommend a particular local retail store or online web site to purchase such radios, they are available at places such as electronics stores as well as online.

To learn more about these inexpensive radios and the NWS notification system, visit www.weather.gov/nwr/

Why does our community need OES?

Disasters can strike at anytime and any place.  Here, in San Luis Obispo County, we are risk for several different types of disasters; from floods and fires, to earthquakes and hazardous materials incidents.  The SLO County Office of Emergency Services (OES), in coordination with local, state, and emergency response organizations, works continuously to better prepare and respond to any disaster our community may face.  

What makes us unique?

Here on the central coast, we have ONE of only TWO operational nuclear power plants in California.  Diablo Canyon Power Plant has been producing power in San Luis Obispo County since 1985. Due greatly to this facility, SLO County OES has additional funding and staff to help better prepare this community should something happen at the plant. 

What is on our Web page?

On this page you will find information related to emergency preparedness and planning, nuclear power plant information, County OES Events, current disaster information, new emergency plans and revisions, and many links to related Web sites. We encourage everyone to use the information on this page to learn how to be prepared for emergencies.