Emergency Management Program
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Overview
The Emergency Management Program (EMP) is responsible for coordinating emergency management activities (preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation) for the State Water Resource Control Board (State Water Board) and Nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards (Regional Water Boards) (collectively, Water Boards).
The Water Boards support the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) with implementation of emergency management functions consistent with the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the State Emergency Plan, coordinated by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
During an emergency, EMP’s role is to work with the Regions, Divisions, and Offices within the Water Boards, and with external partners to support local and state agencies by providing technical guidance and expertise on water quality concerns. Our efforts are done in coordination with CalEPA and with local emergency management and incident command.
EMP aims to protect California’s water quality and all beneficial uses through comprehensive and collaborative emergency management that reduces risk, enhances preparedness, and delivers coordinated response and recovery, to protect water resources for present and future generations.
Other Resource Links
- Post-Wildfire Watershed Recovery Lessons
- Emergency Response and Recovery Permitting Information
- Emergency Dredge or Fill Permitting Information
- Drought Information
- Public Safety Power Shutoff Information for Public Water Systems
- Post Fire Workgroup
- CalEPA Emergency Response & Disaster Preparedness
- Department of Water Resources Security & Emergency Management
Contact Us
Shared Inbox: EMP@waterboards.ca.gov
Krystle Taylor, EMP Supervisor
Krystle.Taylor@Waterboards.ca.gov
(916) 469-8789
Laura Fisher, Assistant Director
Laura.Fisher@waterboards.ca.gov
(916) 327-8518
