County Office of Emergency Services: The Cities and County of Ventura work together to ensure residents are prepared for emergencies. To learn more, please visit Ready Ventura County.

State Office of Emergency Services: Use this California Emergency Management Agency website to discover the hazards that exist locally and learn how to reduce YOUR risk! Remember, the best way to recover from disasters is by reducing the risks before a disaster strikes.

California Great Shakeout: Ready for the next earthquake?  Sign up to participate in the annual Great California Shakeout earthquake drill.

Thousand Oaks CERT: The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a volunteer program that focuses on  neighborhood preparedness. After a local emergency incident, public works, police, and fire first responders may not be able to keep up with demand for public services. The purpose of CERT is to encourage individual and neighborhood preparedness. Be prepared!

Thousand Oaks DART: The Disaster Assistance Response Team: (DART) is a volunteer group that assists the Police Department during local emergency incidents. Classes are held at the Thousand Oaks Police Department on a regular basis.

Emergency Radio Communications: During an emergency incident, cellular phones may not be available. The use of radio communication is essential. Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) are trained volunteers who  support the Cities and County of Ventura and are licensed Amateur Radio Operators.