On Monday, the Joint Committee on Emergency Management held an informational hearing on emergency response to disasters and the ongoing efficacy concerns with local government emergency alert and notification systems.  RCRC was represented by Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Program Manager Paul Cummings, who was joined by several other local representatives from cities, counties and emergency response.

The hearing, held at the State Capitol, centered around the California Office of Emergency Services alert and warning guidelines that set forth local government best practices in emergency alert and notification. Despite recent statutory changes making resident contact information more accessible, local warning systems continue to be undersubscribed, putting many vulnerable community members at risk during a disaster.

Legislative materials on the hearing can be found here.  For more information, please contact Tracy Rhine at thine@rcrcnet.org.