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Office of Emergency Services (OES)
Annual Report
Yolo County Office of Emergency Services is excited to present the second edition of the 2023-2024 Annual Report.
Who we are
The Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the county's response to disasters. OES is responsible for alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes; coordinating all agencies that respond; ensuring resources are available and mobilized in times of disaster; developing plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters, and developing and providing preparedness materials for the public.
Our Mission
To protect life, property, and the environment by leading the development and implementation of a cooperative countywide plan for emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery drawing from all local, state, and federal resources.
What We Do
Using a whole community approach, OES coordinates with County agencies, the Cities, public and private organizations, and community groups to lead countywide disaster planning, mitigation, response, and recovery activities.
Daily Operations
OES updates and maintains local emergency response plans, provides Countywide training and exercises to public safety personnel, maintains and exercises the emergency notification systems, manages grant-funded preparedness projects, and provides public education and information on preparing for disasters to unincorporated areas and through the ten Cities.
When Disaster Strikes
In the event of a disaster, OES activates the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a centralized location for coordinating countywide emergency response activities., supporting field operations, and coordinating damage assessments and cost recovery from state and federal governments. Yolo County utilizes the National Incident Management System and Standard Emergency Management System to establish common operating procedures and to ensure an effective organizational structure for a unified disaster response. OES regularly provides training on these incident management systems to local public safety personnel
How You Can Prepare
While public safety is dedicated to protecting community members in a disaster, the key to whole community resilience comes down to individual activities. We believe that preparedness is everyone’s responsibility and encourage everyone to follow the four basic steps to preparedness: Stay Informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit, Get Involved. For more information and tips on how to start your preparedness journey, visit Ready Campaign.