None of us likes to talk about what may happen, especially when talking about our families, co-workers, employees and business. But, Orange County can face any type of emergency - from earthquakes, floods, landslides and fires to tsunamis, manmade threats and health epidemics. We all need to know how to respond and prepare to help businesses take control of any emergency situation.

Knowing what may threaten Orange County will help you and your employees better prepare. Learn more about the potential threats to our communities.

Natural Disasters

Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as making an emergency supply kit and developing a workplace emergency plan, are the same for all emergencies. However, there are important differences among natural disasters that will impact the decisions you make and the actions you take. Some natural disasters are easily predicted, others happen without warning. Planning what to do in advance is an important part of being prepared.

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Manmade Threats

Manmade threats may involve devastating acts using weapons of mass destruction ranging from chemical agents, biological hazards, a radiological or nuclear device, and other explosives. The primary objective of a manmade threat is to create widespread fear. Because of the nature of manmade threats, there is no place in the United States, including Orange County, that is not a target in the future. Our County's law enforcement and safety personnel are some of the most highly trained and top-rated officials in the nation. But, we all must be aware of the potential of manmade threats.

Protecting Your Health

In addition to having a workplace emergency plan and an emergency supply kit, there are certain things you should do to protect your employees' health during a natural disaster, manmade threat or health epidemic.

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