Emergency Preparedness

Disaster Prep

Disasters can leave people injured or displaced, and in some cases cause death. They also cause significant damage to our homes, communities, businesses, public infrastructure, and our environment; and cost tremendous amounts in terms of response, recovery dollars, and economic loss. While we cannot prevent disasters from happening, we can help reduce or eliminate their effects through preparedness and mitigation.

City personnel prepare for disaster situations by conducting training and disaster drills using the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS). Both SEMS and NIMS are emergency management systems that provide a consistent template for all levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work together to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of their cause, size, location, or complexity.

Upland is a participant on the San Bernardino County Operational Area Coordinating Council (OACC). This Council was established on September 19, 1995, by the County Board of Supervisors. The OACC consists of one primary representative from each jurisdiction within the Operational Area. This Council works along with local governments, the County of San Bernardino Office of Emergency Services, the California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to better prepare and plan for potential disasters within California. Exchanging critical preparedness information and discussing resources are functions of the Council that better prepare our City, County, and State for man-made and natural disasters.

The City encourages all residents to be prepared for disasters. Some of the things you can do to prepare are develop an emergency plan, build an emergency supply kit, be informed about the hazards that affect the areas you frequent, and get involved with local organizations that promote disaster preparedness programs.

We hope that the information provided on this website is beneficial to you. If you require additional information, please contact the Upland Fire Department at (909) 931-4180.

Click on the links below to learn more about preparing for disasters:

What is Emergency Management?

City Plans

Emergency Operations Center

CERT

Make a Family Emergency Plan

Build an Emergency Supply Kit

Be Informed

Older Americans

People with Disabilities and Other Access and Functional Needs

Tips for Preparing Children

Pet Preparedness