Emergency Preparedness
It is our pleasure and privilege to welcome you to the City of Ventura's official Emergency Preparedness website. The City of Ventura has provided exceptional emergency services for over 100 years and currently serves over one hundred thousand Ventura residents.
What we do:
One of the most important services provided by your city is Emergency Services. During a disaster, City personnel are the first to respond to safeguard the life and property of our residents. The City of Ventura is susceptible to various types of disasters. Examples include:
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Our professional staff has experience in dealing with emergencies but assuring the safety of our residents takes more than City staff, it also takes the active participation and assistance of our residents.
What you will find on this site:
Our mission is to provide the best emergency services to our citizens and to educate the community through various means. This website will provide you with the following:
- Emergency Preparedness Information
- Related Emergency Services Links
- Contact Information
We hope you find the information useful and we encourage you to stay involved and informed so that you are well prepared in the event of an emergency. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or concerns. We look forward to an ongoing partnership, which strives to make Ventura a safe place to live and work.
Emergency Preparedness
Earthquakes
Fires
Flooding
Landslides
Terrorism
Tsunamis
Hazardous Materials
Coastal Oil Spill
Related Emergency Preparedness Links/Useful Contact Information:
CA Office of Emergency Services916.845.8510
FEMA
1.800.621.3362
Red Cross Ventura County
805.339.2234
SBC/AT&T
1.800.750.2355
Southern California Edison
1.800.611.1911
Southern California Gas Company
1.800.427.2200
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
202.282.8000
Ventura County Fire Department
805.389.9710
Ventura County Sheriff’s Department
805.654.2380
Ventura County Health Care Agency
805.677.5110
Ventura County Public Health Department
805.981.5301
Ventura Unified School District
805.641.5000
Ventura City Fire
805.339.4300
Ventura Police Department
805.339.4400
Water (Ventura City Public Works)
805.652.4500
Ventura Disaster Hotline: 805.477.3711
Activated during disasters, the City’s disaster hotline provides residents with information during a citywide disaster. During a major disaster a City staff member will answer the line.
How does the City communicate to residents when an emergency occurs?
In the event of an emergency, the City of Ventura will utilize a variety of communication methods to keep our residents safe and informed. Various communication tools may include:
- City of Ventura Website - www.cityofventura.net
- Cable channels 6 and 15
- Local radio station KVTA 1520 AM
- Various other local media including the Ventura County Star newspaper and radio stations
- Direct contact with residents using our high-speed emergency phone system
Police Department and Fire Station Locations
Police and Fire Headquarters
1425 Dowell Dr.
Ventura, CA 93003
| Maps to Fire Stations (view a printable version of the entire map) These maps show the locations of and primary response areas (Sectors) for each of Ventura's six fire stations, Police/Fire Headquarters and Building and Safety. Click on the sector name or map image to view a larger version of the map.
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