Photo source: CCC Sheriff’s Office
By Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County recently proclaimed August 2026 as National Emergency Management Awareness Month in Contra Costa County.
The Board proclamation stated, “Contra Costa County is committed to building a culture of all-hazard emergency management throughout the County, to include all County Departments, Cities, Towns, and Special Districts charged with establishing and maintaining the capabilities necessary to effectively prepare for, mitigate, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters…”
“The County’s Office of Emergency Services, under the operations of the Office of the Sheriff and in collaboration with multiple County Departments, nineteen incorporated cities, special districts, First Responder Agencies, and community partners, works year-round to enhance our ability to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters, ensuring the community is positioned to return to normalcy after disaster…”
Here are some links for preparing for disasters and emergencies:
www.contracosta.ca.gov/5435/Public-Safety-Emergency-Info
www.listoscalifornia.org/disaster-readiness
www.redcross.org/local/california/northern-california-coastal/about-us/our-work/prepare.html
Contra Costa County is recognizing the professionals who plan, coordinate, mitigate, respond and help communities recover from disasters year-round. Learn more at https://ready.gov
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