National Security Emergencies-Terrorism General Information

The City of Irvine Emergency Management Office recommends that citizens be prepared for all emergencies, whether national security emergencies related to terrorism, or other man-made or natural disasters. 

The threat of terrorism may prompt some to take precautionary steps, but the reality is that in Southern California, a large-scale earthquake has the potential to exceed the destruction presented through terrorist acts. Therefore, it is prudent to prepare for the disruption of services that may occur during any major emergency or disaster. Prepare to deal with a terrorist incident by adapting many of the same techniques used to prepare for other crises.