The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) develops whole-of-government strategies to achieve stronger preparedness, prevention, response, and mitigation capabilities within the City of Santa Clara.

Our office supports first responders, including fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services in emergencies and disasters, and ensures continuity of government. We are also responsible for facilitating the coordination of resources from Local, County, and private sector partners, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations to provide community members with relief and supplies in an emergency or disaster. View a video on the basics of emergency management.

Mission

Safeguarding lives, property, and the environment through strategic coordination of cross‐functional operations during emergency management's preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation phases. Improving the governmental, economic, and operational efficiency and resiliency of the City of Santa Clara.