Planning, Preparedness, and Prevention
Cal OES’ Planning, Preparedness, and Prevention Directorate has a broad mission to oversee the state’s emergency planning. We do this by:
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- Maintaining the California State Emergency Plan, continuity plans, and other state-level plans
- Maintaining the State Emergency Management System, California’s framework for emergency operations
- Providing guidance, technical assistance, and tools to government agencies and dam owners for emergency planning
- Offering training and exercise support in the areas of emergency management, public safety, homeland security, hazardous materials, disaster recovery, and crisis communications
- Educating Californians regarding all hazards and how they can be prepared
Our mission may be broad, but it is focused on YOU—the people of California. Your safety is our main priority. Please explore these pages for valuable tips, tools, and resources. We want to help you, your community, and our state be better prepared for whatever comes our way.
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California Climate Adaptation
Resources to Build Climate Change Resiliency
Dam Safety Planning
Resources to Assist Dam Owners with Emergency Plans
California Specialized Training Institute
Portal to Training and Exercises
Planning & Preparedness
Resources for Planning for a Disaster
Community Emergency Response Team
Educating Volunteers About Disaster Preparedness
Seismic Hazards
Learn About Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano Preparedness
Popular Links
Preparedness Ambassadors
California’s First Statewide 4th Grade Disaster Preparedness Curriculum
Continuity Planning
Resources for Developing Continuity Plans and Programs
CSTI Learning Management System (LMS)
Community Planning
Get emergency alerts
Wireless Emergency Alerts is a nation-wide system providing lifesaving information for the State of California