Frequently Asked Questions
Who does what in an emergency—across County departments, cities, and partner agencies
How services like evacuation, sheltering, public information, and transportation are coordinated
What steps are taken to protect people, property, and critical services during a disaster
Complete an online survey
Provide direct feedback on the Plan
You feedback
How emergency alerts and public information are shared
Evacuation planning and accessible transportation
Emergency sheltering and feeding services
Support for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs
Coordination with community organizations and local businesses
What is the Emergency Operations Plan?
The Emergency Operations Plan (Plan) is San Diego County’s guide for how we respond to disasters and major emergencies like wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and power outages.
It lays out:
Why is the Plan being Updated?
The Plan is updated every four years to include current risks, community needs, and lessons learned from previous disasters.
Why is the County Engaging the Public on this Plan?
Emergencies impact everyone, but not equally. Your feedback ensures the Plan reflects the needs, values, and priorities of everyone in San Diego County. This engagement process follows a Whole Community approach. The County is committed to ensuring engagement is fully inclusive of all individuals.
How You Can Participate
Visit this page for updates and opportunities to engage.
What You Can Influence
The Plan update will consider:
How Your Feedback Will Be Used
Your feedback will help us find gaps in services, set priorities for emergency response, and improve how we work together during a disaster. A summary of community feedback will be shared publicly.
Who Should Get Involved?
We encourage everyone in San Diego County to get involved—especially people from tribal communities, individuals with access and functional needs, community groups, food system partners, businesses, and underrepresented communities. There will be a variety of opportunities for different groups to engage.