What we do and why we do it
The Del Norte County Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the overall county response to major emergencies and disasters. It is also responsible for prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and recovery activities.
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On the North Coast, we face many natural hazard threats such as earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, wildfires, and landslides, in addition to human-caused hazards. Due to our remote location and limited resources we prioritize engaging community members in disaster preparedness, while providing education and support.
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You can help make our community better prepared by volunteering, participating in community planning workshops, and by preparing yourself and your loved ones for the next disaster.
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Thank You!
Mission
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The mission of the Del Norte County Office of Emergency Services is to leverage community partnerships and available resources to protect and preserve life, environment, property, culture, and economy in the face of all-hazards; to prevent and alleviate human suffering and to sustain the unique character of Del Norte County for future generations.
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Vision
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We envision a Del Norte community that is strong and resilient in the face of all threats. This strength is based in strong partnerships built on respectful and inclusive communication, and personal preparedness engrained within our community culture as a way of life.
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Goals
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To promote community preparedness through training, education, and exercise; to mitigate the impacts of future disasters by incorporating emergency management concepts and risk analysis into future planning efforts and infrastructure design; to support, facilitate, and coordinate response to emergencies and disasters; and to recover and adapt to disasters quickly and thoroughly by utilizing the whole of community approach to ensure the needs of all are met.