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About ReadyOC
ReadyOC is a public service campaign aimed at educating and empowering Orange County residents, businesses and the community to better prepare for emergency situations.
The goals of the campaign are to get local residents better prepared for a variety of emergency situations that could impact the county and also to offer opportunities for concerned citizens to get involved in local readiness efforts.
Funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ReadyOC is administered by the Santa Ana and Anaheim police departments as part of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) in conjunction with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The campaign is guided by the ReadyOC Steering Committee comprised of emergency management personnel representing several local government agencies and advised by a Corporate Advisory Council that includes many of Orange County's leading businesses and organizations.
Working together, everyone can make a difference in creating awareness, motivating preparedness and encouraging involvement.
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The ReadyOC campaign is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and overseen by the City of Santa Ana, City of Anaheim and the Orange County Sheriff's Department. In addition, a disciplined group of emergency management personnel representing several local government agencies provides support, guidance and leadership. Members of the Steering Committee include:
- Donna Boston, Emergency Manager at Orange County Sheriff's Department
- Brenda Emrick, Fire Protection Specialist at Costa Mesa Fire Department
- Ken Gominsky, Commander at Santa Ana Police Department
- Brad Hadley, Sergeant at Santa Ana Police Department
- Lynne Halverson, Program Manager, at County of Orange County Executive Office/IT
- Otto Laufer, Officer at Santa Ana Police Department
- Alan Long, Battalion Chief, Homeland Security (UASI) at Anaheim Fire Department
- Ellen Lopez, Director, Anaheim Fire Emergency Management Division at Anaheim Fire Department
- Mike Rose, Director of Disaster Preparedness, City of Dana Point
- Heather Houston, Senior Program Coordinator, Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC)
- Rick Miltenberger and Scott Smith at Westbound Communications
Some of Orange County's leading businesses and organizations are actively engaged in the ReadyOC campaign as part of its Corporate Advisory Council. These members serve as a resource and guide for the campaign, materials and community outreach activities. Members of the Corporate Advisory Council include:
- Tracy Walker, Director of Loss Prevention, Albertsons
- Debbie Graves, Director of Safety & Preparedness Services, The American Red Cross of Orange County
- Jason Cook, Manager of Security & Emergency Services, Automobile Club of Southern California
- Brenda Wood, VP of Operations & Client Relations, Combined Benefits
- Joey Beason, Missions Director, Cottonwood Church
- Teara Le Blanc, AlertOC Program Manager, County of Orange
- Matt Ankley, Emergency Preparedness Manager, Disneyland Resort
- Kelly Williamson, Business Recovery Facilitator, Evangelical Christian Credit Union
- Lynn Manzano, Director of Business Continuity, Experian
- Quinn Mackin, Director of Event Services, Honda Center
- Kelly Hubbard, Emergency Services Manager, MWDOC (WEROC)
- Christine Laehle, Office Supervisor, Orange County Department of Education
- Nick Buffa, Guest Relations Department Supervisor, OC Fair
- Bruce Gadbois, Manager of Security & Emergency Preparedness, OCTA
- Vicki McGuinness, Director of Emergency Services, OperationOC
- Bill Wostenberg, IT Service Continuity Consultant, Pacific Life
- Barbara Culverhouse, Manager of Offsite Emergency Planning & External Affairs (SONGS),Southern California Edison
- Jennifer Vaughn, Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Company
- Stephanie Meyer, Group Assets Protection Team Leader, Target
- Linda Bogue, MAOL, Emergency Management Coordinator, UCI Police Department
- Anne Widney, MPH, Business Continuity Planner, UCI Police Department
- Jenny Lamott, Corporate Responsibility and Office Services, VANS
- Carlos Gomez, Market Manager of Santa Ana Regional Office, Wal-Mart
- Andy Cuthbert, Director of Emergency Planning & Business Continuity, Western Digital
Contact ReadyOC
Media Contact:
Scott Smith
Westbound Communications
714.663.8188
ssmith@westboundcommunications.com

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