Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Office of Emergency Services

The City of Sacramento's Office of Emergency Services coordinates the planning, preparedness, communication, response, and recovery during man-made or natural disasters.

The OES webpage provides up-to-date local resources and information.

Preparing for the unexpected

The mission of Sacramento Regional Office of Homeland Security is to better prepare area first responders and citizens for a catastrophic event. The SROHS utilizes grant funding provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security to host training courses and exercises for the region’s first responders and community.

There are things you can do to prepare emergencies and reduce the stress that you may be experiencing. Taking preparatory action can reassure you and your family that you can exert a measure of control even in the face of such events.

What to do in an emergency

Remain calm. Think before you act.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Have a Family Preparedness Plan.
Stay informed.
Shelter-in-place under most circumstances (stay indoors) is recommended.
Tune into local radio (KFBK 1530AM) or TV stations for instructions and information.
If an evacuation is ordered, follow the instructions of local officials regarding evacuation routes and the location of shelters.
Do not leave your sheltered location or return to the evacuated area until it is deemed safe to do so by local officials.

Downloadable guides

Ten Steps to Disaster Preparedness - City of Sacramento
Terrorism - Preparing for the Unexpected - American Red Cross
Emergency Supply Checklist – Sacramento Police Department

Are you prepared?

To learn how to better protect yourself, your family, and your property in a disaster, download a copy of "Are You Prepared?" available below in seven languages:

Important telephone numbers:

In the event of an emergency, you may wish to have the phone numbers listed below readily available:

Sacramento Police Department (Language translators available)

Emergency: 911
Emergency 7-digit number: 916-732-0100
Non-emergency: 916-808-5471

Sacramento City and Country

Emergency: 911
Non-emergency: 311
Sacramento City Operator: 311
Department of Health and Human Services: 916-874-3100
FBI (Sacramento Office): 916-481-9110
Federal Emergency Management Agency: 1-800-621-3362
Center for Disease Control: 1-800-232-4636
California Office of Emergency Services: 916-845-8510

Helpful websites with additional information:

Urban Area Working Group (UAWG)

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