San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury
• 2011-2012
San Luis Obispo County Emergency Readiness
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Findings and Recommendations 1 findings
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COMMENDATION The Grand Jury generated this report in close cooperation with the management of the County Office of Emergency Services. The almost continuous interaction over many months helped the Grand Jury understand the details and thoroughness of the county's readiness for dealing with a wide range of emergencies. The Grand Jury applauds the county's efforts in emergency preparedness, in both planning and training. This is an informational report that does not require a response. LIST OF ACRONYMS CERT – Community Emergency Response Team CHP – California Highway Patrol DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DOC - Department Operations Center ECC -Emergency Communication Center- Cal Fire EOC – Emergency Operations Center NIMS - National Incident Management System OA - Operational Area OES - Office of Emergency Services PAZ - Protective Action Zone SEMS – Standardized Emergency Management System SWC - Sheriff's Watch Command VOAD - Community Emergency Response Team
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 3
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CL1Throughout San Luis Obispo County, the Grand Jury found a high level of readiness in emergency planning. The OES, other relevant government agencies, PG&E, and volunteer organizations have plans and tools to promote public safety in the event of emergency. However, members of the public should also take steps to prepare themselves for emergencies. This study could be used as the basis for other more detailed and focused reports on:
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CL2how multiple, county-wide volunteer groups provide support during emergencies
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CL3communication links between those working on incidents in the field and their home DOCs and EOCs evacuation plans and approaches education and training of emergency responders education and training available to the public, and communication among multiple public agencies and the public •
Commendations 1
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CM1The Grand Jury generated this report in close cooperation with the management of the County Office of Emergency Services. The almost continuous interaction over many months helped the Grand Jury understand the details and thoroughness of the county's readiness for dealing with a wide range of emergencies. The Grand Jury applauds the county's efforts in emergency preparedness, in both planning and training. This is an informational report that does not require a response. LIST OF ACRONYMS CERT – Community Emergency Response Team CHP – California Highway Patrol DARPA - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DOC - Department Operations Center ECC -Emergency Communication Center- Cal Fire EOC – Emergency Operations Center NIMS - National Incident Management System OA - Operational Area OES - Office of Emergency Services PAZ - Protective Action Zone SEMS – Standardized Emergency Management System SWC - Sheriff's Watch Command VOAD - Community Emergency Response Team