Disasters can strike quickly and frequently without any advanced warning. Immediately after a disaster or wide-spread emergency, electricity, gas, water and telephone services may not be working. Public safety services, such as fire, law enforcement and health services may be extremely limited or unavailable due to the impact of the disaster.
The City of San Juan Capistrano maintains a comprehensive Emergency Management Program that includes all elements necessary to respond to major emergencies. These elements include an Emergency Operations Plan, Emergency Operations Center, Trained City Staff who may be called upon to serve in the time of a disaster, Police and Fire Services, Public Education and Trained Volunteers.
Volunteers are a vital part of the City’ Emergency Preparedness program. They include our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) and Associated Senior Action Program (ASAP).
For additional information or questions, please contact Michael Cantor, the City's Emergency Services Coordinator at 949-234-4565 or mcantor@sanjuancapistrano.org.