Disaster Preparedness

The City of Chula Vista employs a Disaster Preparedness manager. This person works under the direction of the Fire Marshal and has an office located at the main fire station. This person is responsible for organizing and maintaining the Emergency Operations Center. Additional duties are to organize training across City departments to staff positions and manage disasters that have an impact on Chula Vista. This position also works to secure and maintain contracts to provide food, communications, shelter, transportation, and other items necessary in large quantities during a disaster to keep the Emergency Operations Center functioning around the clock.

Chula Vista has a functioning "Emergency Operations Center" that can be fully staffed in less than an hour's time. From the Emergency Operation center, any natural, civil, or terrorist emergency can be managed, resources directed and controlled, and informed decisions made.

The Emergency Operation Center also plays a role in developing and preparing for any contingency. It is used for orientation and for training and exercises in developing of readiness and capability of the emergency organization.

After an emergency, the Emergency Operation Center is used in the recovery phase to direct recovery operations, bringing the city and the citizens back to a state of normalcy.