The role of Emergency Management is to maximize the protection and promotion of public safety, health and welfare during large-scale emergencies.  They plan for the coordinated response of county forces to any disaster situation, with special focus on potential wildfires.

There are four pinciples of Emergency Management. These are

• Mitigation:  What activities can help avoid a disaster or minimize its impact?  Examples include building dikes, adopting wind resistant construction methods, and building new warning systems.
• Preparedness:  What activities can enhance the abilities of individuals, communities, and businesses to respond to a disaster? Examples include creating disaster plans (for the home, workplace, and community) and conducting disaster drills.
• Response:  What actions can be taken during and immediately after a disaster to prevent loss of life and property?
• Recovery:  What efforts can help to return the community back to normal following a disaster?  Recovery efforts can include debris removal, rebuilding roads, returning people to their homes, etc.

  Emergency Response Guidebook 2004. pdf document (3 MB)