Disaster Preparedness
Click here to read the Newport Beach Ready Guide
The City of Newport Beach's emergency management program works in coordination with all City Departments to strengthen the City’s ability to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from any disaster. The Police Department is the lead department to coordinate all emergency management activities.
The City has a comprehensive Emergency Management Program which includes all elements necessary to respond quickly and effectively to major emergencies. These elements include:
- Emergency Operations Plan
- Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (Warning: Large files)
- Emergency Operations Center
- Employee Response Program
- Public Education Program
- Community Emergency Response Team (NBCERT).
A variety of activities, programs, and projects designed to enhance the City's preparedness are conducted regularly such as training, drills and disaster exercises.
Emergency Operations Center Training |
Employee Response Team |
Community Preparedness
In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored. Newport Beach is exposed to a wide variety of hazards, both natural and man-made. earthquakes, fires, tsunami, severe storms, power outages, and acts of terrorism are just some of the potential emergencies we may encounter.
Imagine that you have no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service. Imagine that all the businesses are closed and you are without any kind of emergency services. What will you do until help arrives? Join the CERT program before a disaster to learn how to take care of you and your family.
Links
- Business Preparedness
- Disaster Communications
- Disaster Supply Checklist
- Emergency Notification Systems
- People with Special Needs
Our Partners
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Cal OES |
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Centers for Disease Control (CDC) |
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FEMA |
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Orange County Red Cross |
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Ready OC |
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National Weather Service The National Weather Service (NWS) provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas, for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. |
Contact us for more information on our disaster preparedness program:
City Disaster Preparedness |
CERT/Community Preparedness |