County

Budget Category : PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE

Budget Department : EMERGENCY SERVICES

* Other includes all segments less than 1% of the total. Negative segments are not shown.

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

The OES provides hazard analysis and plans for response to various countywide emergency incidents. The OES serves as the local liaison to State and federal agencies ensuring the County’s access to critical information for public safety and emergency preparedness. OES staff supports the Emergency Management Council, County Fire Department Advisory Commission and Santa Cruz County Anti-Terrorism Approval Authority, as mandated by the State Office of Homeland Security. The OES also administers the County’s Emergency Response Fee and oversees the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Flood Mitigation Assistance program.

For additional information please see the full budget document.