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What happens when a disaster exceeds the capacity of local response agencies?

When the County’s needs exceed the coordinated capacity of local response agencies, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is available to provide additional resources. When local and state resources are insufficient during a catastrophic disaster, the assistance of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be requested to supplement available state resources, primarily during post-incident recovery.

Cal OES truck parked at Redwood AcresA Cal OES truck delivers supplies for an Alternate Care Site designed for COVID-19 patients.

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1. What does the Office of Emergency Services do?
2. What is the Humboldt Operational Area?
3. What happens when a disaster exceeds the capacity of local response agencies?
4. What is an Emergency or Disaster Declaration?
5. What is an Emergency Operations Center?
6. What is a Joint Information Center?