Emergency Management

The City of Moreno Valley places a high priority on being prepared for emergencies and disasters. To help residents prepare for emergencies, the City provides Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at a minimal cost. Interested citizens may also want to consider joining the Emergency Response Force (ERF) and/or ACES/RACES (emergency HAM communications group).

This web site has a series of informative articles that give practical advice for surviving and preparing for natural emergencies as well as a list of local emergency numbers and online resources.

What's New...

• City Offers Disaster Response Training To help local residents and businesses learn how to respond to disasters, the City of Moreno Valley is offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. CERT is a Federal Emergency Management Agency 20-hour curriculum that prepares community members to take an active role in emergency preparedness.
• California Department of Public Health FAQs About Radiation
  The State Department of Public Health has established an information hotline at (916) 341-3947 to address public health concerns related to the nuclear emergency in Japan. The information line is staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
  Find out more...
• Emergency Operations Plan March 2009 (1 Meg)
  - EOC Activation Levels
• 2004 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
  - Part I (4 Meg Acrobat PDF)
  - Part 2 (Acrobat PDF)
• Emergency Management Training Opportunities for 2012
  - Get the schedule (Acrobat PDF format)
• 2011 Mass Care and Shelter Guidance and Annex for Emergency Planners
  The purpose of the Riverside County Operational Area Mass Care and Shelter Guidance and Annex for Emergency Planners is to establish plans, procedures and guidelines for providing protective shelters, temporary lodging and feeding of persons affected by an emergency, disaster, or precautionary evacuation.
  - Mass Care and Shelter Guidance for Emergency Planners (PDF)
  - Annex A - Standard Operating Procedures (PDF)
• Golden Guardian Earthquake Exercise November 2008 (1.5 Meg Acrobat PDF)
• Emergency Response Force
  The Emergency Response Force (ERF) is an emergency management volunteer program supervised by the Office of Emergency Management. Members consist of trained individuals who typically have a background in CPR and first aid and emergency response.
  Learn more...
• MV ACES/RACES
  MV ACES/RACES members are volunteer HAM radio operators that provide communication services during times of disaster.
  Learn more...
• What Would You Do if Disaster Knocked at Your Door?
  Community Emergency Response Team members are trained to participate in disaster response efforts and to work effectively with emergency responders. After completing our CERT program, you will be armed with the knowledge to allow you to help yourself, your family, your school, church, business and your community.
  Learn more about CERT...

For More Information Contact:

LeAnn M. Coletta, CEM
Office of Emergency Management and Volunteer Services Program Manager
951.413.3800

Local Emergency Numbers