Prepare residents to be self sufficient for the first 72 hours after an emergency occurs. Put monthly articles in local paper regarding Community Disaster Preparedness. The objective of any Emergency Management Organization is efficient and timely response during emergencies. Training and exercising is essential at all levels of government to make emergency operations personnel operationally ready. The City of Calistoga's Emergency Program Manager informs city departments of training opportunities associated with emergency management.
Individual departments are responsible for maintaining training records.
City departments who have responsibilities under the plan must ensure their personnel are properly trained to carry out these responsibilities. The determination shall be based on the individual's potential assignment during an emergency response. These SEMS performance objectives will be achieved through the completion of materials from the ACI and the incorporation of the objectives into exercises. Exercises allow emergency responders to become familiar with the procedures, facilities and systems which they will actually use in emergency situations. The City of Calistoga's Office of Emergency Services is responsible for the planning and conducting of emergency exercises for the city.