Emergency Preparedness

One goal of Risk Management Services is to provide easy access to emergency preparedness information and resources as they relate to schools throughout the San Bernardino County. If you have additional questions or need more information please contact Risk Management Services at (909) 386-2417.

California Public Employees Disaster Service Workers

Do you know your role?

California Government Code Section 3100-3109 states in part:
It is hereby declared that the protection of the health and safety and preservation of the lives and property of the people of the state from the effects of natural, manmade, or war-caused emergencies which result in conditions of disaster or extreme peril to life, property, and resources is of paramount state importance in protection of its citizens and resources, all public employees are hereby declared to be disaster service workers.

All disaster service workers shall, before they enter upon the duties of their employment, take and subscribe to the oath or affirmation.

View the video Your Role as a Disaster Service Worker: Public Employee Roll Up Their Sleeves.
Click here to download the CA Public Employee Disaster Service Workers brochure.

Legislation:

California Emergency Services Act 8550-8551
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=go v&group=08001-09000&file=8550-8551