(1045) Office of Emergency Services Division

(15) Administration Office

Division Overview

To lead the San Benito County Operational Areas collective efforts to protect life, property, the environment by developing, coordinating, and managing programs that prevent, protect, respond to, recover from, and mitigate natural and man-made disasters and emergencies.

Staff

Recommended Budget

Recent Departmental Accomplishments

  • Hired full-time Staff Analyst.
  • Hired permanent Office of Emergency Services Manager.
  • Hosted several Emergency Operations Center (EOC) trainings.
  • Strengthened relationships with State and local officials.

Top Departmental Concerns

  • Relocate alternate dispatch site to Sheriff’s office.
  • Update and furnish space when dispatch is relocated to be used as a warm EOC.
  • Training for EOC personnel.

Long Range Planning Goals (3-5 years) For Department

  • EOC Capital Improvements.
  • Equipment and furniture for EOC.