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OperationOC Honored by California Emergency Services Association 
 

California Emergency Services Association has honored OperationOC with the 2011 Gold Award for its collaboration with the Inter-Canyon League and OneOC to meet the needs of Silverado Canyon residents following . . .  Learn more

Social Media Trends in Emergencies

Organizations in the field of emergency management are adjusting their outreach policies and procedures due to the noticeable shift towards social media as a communications method during disasters and other emergencies. The American Red Cross conducted a survey on uses of social media and found . . .  Learn more
 

Disaster Preparedness: Are You Ready?

You may need to survive on your own after an emergency. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days. In addition, basic services such as electricity, gas...  Learn more