(a) There is hereby created the Office of Emergency Services. The Office of Emergency Services shall develop emergency plans and manage the emergency programs of this County.
(b) The Office of Emergency Services shall, prior to an emergency, be responsible for:
(1) Developing and coordinating the emergency services planning for San Bernardino County, which will provide for the utilization of all County governmental entities, their resources and equipment, all commercial and industrial resources, and all special groups, bodies, and organizations, including the San Bernardino County Operational Area Coordinating Council, as may be necessary for the support of emergency services operations.
(2) Developing and coordinating such training programs and exercises as may be necessary for operational requirements.
(3) Developing and coordinating programs designed to inform the public of measures for self-protection and emergency services activities.
(4) Coordinating and serving as liaison with Federal, State, other County, City, and Town emergency services agencies, and with representatives of the United States Armed Forces.
(5) Recommending to the San Bernardino County Disaster Council for consideration all matters within the purview of the Council’s responsibilities.
(6) Recommending to the Board of Supervisors for consideration matters of policy insofar as they relate to emergency services.
(7) Overseeing the emergency operations plans of County groups, departments, and agencies. (Ord. 4191, passed - -2012)