Emergency Management is responsible for the overall preparation, coordination and management of any potential/actual major emergency or disaster within the City of Irvine. The functions of Emergency Management include Planning/Preparation, Training, Education, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. The following information will provide a general outline of each of these functions.
Planning/Preparation--Updating the City's Emergency Management Plan, overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of the Emergency Operations Center and the Mobile Command Center, and networking with other local agencies and the Orange County Operational Area.
Training--Conducting and scheduling disaster-related training and exercises within the City and in cooperation with other agencies.
Education--Providing emergency awareness and disaster preparedness information to the general public, businesses and schools.
Mitigation--Overseeing the implementation of the City's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Response--Activating the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies, acting as liaison with outside agencies, assisting the Emergency Operations Director as needed.
Recovery--Assisting in the procurement of needed documentation for State and Federal disaster-related reimbursement, participating in evaluation of the infrastructure, arranging for emotional recovery programs as needed.
City of Irvine 1 Civic Center Plaza Irvine, CA 92606-5207 Phone: 949-724-6000 Hours of Operation:
Mon.- Thur. 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
