Useful Links

American Red Cross, Riverside County Chapter

Humanitarian organization which provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. This site includes information about educational programs such as CPR, first aid training, blood and tissue donation.

Riverside County Emergency Management Department (RivCo EMD)

The RivCo EMD works with all levels of government, as well as other stakeholder agencies, to efficiently and collaboratively address all phases of emergency management. RivCo EMD is part of Cal OES Region VI and is the intermediate level of the State's emergency services organization which is comprised of county, cities, school districts, and special districts located in Riverside County.

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is the second largest Sheriff's office in California, managing five correctional facilities, Coroner-Public Administrator duties, and providing court services. Riverside County Sheriff's Department provides much of the region's law enforcement via 10 Sheriff's stations spread across the county. Many cities in the county contract with the Riverside Sheriff's Department for city police services.

Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS PH)

The purpose of RUHS PH is to promote and protect the health of all county residents and visitors in service of the well-being of the community.

California Department of Education (CDE) School Disaster and Emergency Management

Guidance, grants, training, and resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) related to the management of natural disasters and emergency hazards.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

The California Department of Public Health is the state department responsible for public health in California. It is a subdivision of the California Health and Human Services Agency.

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)

Support for state and local agencies that are part of the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS).

California Highway Patrol

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California and to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, and property damage resulting from traffic collisions through enforcement and education.

Earthquake Country Alliance (ECA)

Earthquake Country Alliance is a public-private-grassroots partnership of people, organizations, and regional alliances that work together to improve earthquake and tsunami preparedness, mitigation, and resiliency.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This site is intended to increase the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The FBI's main goal is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Develops and delivers emergency management and first responder training programs; coordinates and develops plans, resources, and national standards for emergency response operations; develops and coordinates assessments and exercises; and oversees community response plans for chemical and nuclear hazards.

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

Crisis resources, guidelines, and materials.

United States Department of Education's Office (DOE) Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

The REMS Technical Assistance Center's primary goal is to support schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education in emergency management, including the development and implementation of comprehensive emergency and crisis response plans.

United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Responsible for border and transportation security; prevention of terrorist activity within the United States; reduction of America's vulnerability to terrorism; minimization of danger from potential attacks and natural disasters; and ensuring emergency response professionals are prepared for any threat or situation.

United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

The mission of the EPA is to protect human health and the environment.