Under the direction of the Fire Chief, the Emergency Management Division coordinates with City Departments, external stakeholders, neighboring jurisdictions, Orange County, the State, and federal partners to Prepare, Mitigate, Respond, and Recover from disasters.

While the City works tirelessly to prepare for emergencies, we rely on residents, businesses, and visitors to be ready no matter what happens. Whether flood, fire, earthquake, or tsunami, these resources can help.

Emergency Preparedness Guide

Check out the all-hazards Emergency Preparedness Guide. This guide provides critical information that empowers residents to take ownership in their personal preparedness. When community members are prepared, our emergency management system and first responders are better able to respond to a disaster. Disaster ready residents are able to contribute to the overall safety of our City and be a resource to their family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers in a disaster. 

Download, save, and print a copy here.

Preparedness Resources

• Sign up for emergency alerts.
• Purchase an emergency kit backpack or create an emergency kit and family emergency plan.
• Plan now for an evacuation: Evacuation Routes
• Family, friends, and neighbors with disabilities, access, or functional needs may need a little extra help preparing for an emergency. This link from FEMA can help. FEMA Ready.gov
• Join the Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Review your insurance coverage. Go to OC Public Works and Floodsmart National Flood Insurance Program for more information.