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 City SealWithin the Department of Emergency Management, the Division of Emergency Services works closely with emergency responders, community partners and residents to engage in comprehensive disaster planning for the City and County of San Francisco.

News and Alerts

NEW - January 5th, 2009
On October 21st, the City conducted the first ever City wide earthquake drill called ShakeUp SF.  This Fact Sheet  highlights the many people who participated as well as some examples as to what they did.

October 21, 2008
San Francisco's own earthquake quiz  gives residents and visitors a fun, interactive opportunity to test their knowledge of what to do if an earthquake strikes while driving, sleeping, on Muni, at the beach or at work.


Cosco Buson 1 year anniversary
Please take a look at the City's After Action Report or the Fact Sheet to read what steps the City has taken to prevent, mitigate, and respond to another such incident.

September 5, 2008
The City and County of San Francisco has just completed a draft of the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan for public comment. View the plan's draft seismic maps here.

August 22, 2008
Readiness Quotient LogoAre You Ready?  Take this quick survey to find out your Readiness Quotient and to also learn what the average readiness quotient is of people in your area.


July 7, 2008
Property Owners Earthquake Safety Information - ABAG

April 16, 2008 - Emergency Plans Update
An update of the City's Emergency  Plan is now available. Download a PDF of the City's Emergency Response Plan.