Preparing For Disasters In Placer County Office of Emergency Services (OES) Mike Boyle, Assistant County Executive Officer Rui Cunha, OES Program Manager

To report an emergency, dial 9-1-1 County emergency public information phone lines - staffed only when the County is responding to an emergency situation 530-886-5310 - Roseville to Donner Summit 530-584-1590 - North Lake Tahoe Office of Emergency Services phone - 530-886-5300 Toll-free within Placer County, 1-800-488-4308, ext. 5300. Fax - 530-886-5343 2968 Richardson Drive Auburn CA 95603

The current national Threat Advisory for the risk of terrorist attacks is set at Yellow, elevated. Further information....

Placer County's Hazard Mitigation Plan   OES Responsibilities

Rescue training exercises help keep Placer County ready for an emergency. The Placer Operational Area Office of Emergency Services (OES) is the emergency management agency for Placer County. Placer County OES is headquartered in Auburn, the County seat. The office provides service countywide, in cooperation with local cities and special districts, such as fire and law agencies. The tragic events on September 11, 2001, and their aftermath have caused emergency services organizations nationwide to review emergency readiness and training. Agencies within Placer County have increased training in chemical, biological and radiological terrorism response measures. OES staff continue to work closely with other public safety agencies in Placer County, and have increased their involvement in regional planning activities with local, state and federal public safety agencies in case of a possible terrorist attack in the area.

What Placer County OES Does County Emergency Management Program Directs the County's overall response to natural and human-caused disasters. Assigns emergency responsibilities to the various departments of the County. Coordinates the response and recovery efforts of governmental and non-governmental agencies during disasters. In the case of a possible terrorist attack, works with the Placer County Health Officer and the Placer County Sheriff's Office to respond and protect public health and safety. Manages the County's Emergency Operations Centers. Conducts emergency drills and simulations.

Homeland Security Planning and Preparation Coordinates planning, preparation and training to safeguard public health and safety in case of a terrorist event with the Placer County Health Officer, the Sheriff's Office, other local law and fire agencies, and other public health and safety professionals in the county. Staffs the Placer County Approval Authority for use of Homeland Security funds. Prepares information in print and on the county Web site for the public so they can become better informed on the possible threats of terrorist attacks, and so they can prepare for a possible emergency.

Liaison to Other Agencies Acts as liaison to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Acts as a representative of the County Executive and the Board of Supervisors with other agencies in matters of emergency management, fire protection, and terrorism response and prevention planning. Serves as the Placer Operational Area Coordinator and liaison to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. Fire Protection and Hazardous Materials Response Administers the Placer County Fire Department and fire protection contracts with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Donner Summit Fire Department. Manages the Hazardous Materials Response Program, made up of the City of Roseville team and two interagency teams based in Auburn and Truckee. Provides training to emergency responders. Responds to hazardous materials releases and other emergencies. Public Outreach and Emergency Public Information Provides preparedness information to citizens and community groups. Provides information to the public during emergencies. Coordinates training of Public Information Team.

County, CDF and agency staff during  training debriefing.