MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Office of Emergency Services (OES) is to minimize or reduce injury, loss of life, environmental and property damage from emergencies within San Joaquin County.

1. Ensure the ability of OES personnel to provide high quality coordination, resource management, and technical expertise during emergencies and disasters.
2. Improve community preparedness through training courses, presentations, planning guidance, and public information activities.
3. Reduce the risk from use of hazardous materials in the community through emergency planning and risk reduction activities with businesses.
4. Encourage improved personal and business emergency preparedness awareness during all professional interactions.
5. Maintain the highest levels of professional competence and conduct as possible.
6. Maintain a safe working environment for OES personnel and co-workers.
7. Uphold and support public laws.
8. Maintain the fiscal soundness of the office through efficient administration of all programs.

SUMMARY OF SERVICES

1. Prepare Disaster Response Plans and Procedures and Improve Response Capabilities
2. Coordinate Public Safety Agency Response to Large Scale Emergencies in San Joaquin County
3. Respond to Hazardous materials Incidents in the Unincorporated Area
4. Provide Instructions and Information to the Public During Disasters
5. Assist Businesses to comply with Chapter 6.95 of the Health and Safety Code, Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Inventories
6. Assist Businesses to comply with the Federal Risk Management Plan Program
7. Make Hazardous Materials "Community-Right-To-Know" Information available to the Public
8. Provide Disaster Preparedness Presentations to Community Groups