City of Downey Office of Emergency Management

City of Downey Office of Emergency Management The Office of Emergency Management coordinates effective disaster response and recovery efforts in the City of Downey.

Through planning, training and exercising we prepare ourselves, our residents and response personnel to minimize the loss of lives and property. The process of emergency management involves four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Mitigation:

Mitigation efforts attempt to prevent hazards from developing into disasters altogether, or to reduce the effects of disasters when th

ey occur. The mitigation phase differs from the other phases because it focuses on long-term measures for reducing or eliminating risk. Preparedness:

In the preparedness phase, emergency managers develop plans of action for when the disaster strikes. Common preparedness measures include:

Emergency operations plans with easily understandable terminology and methods. Proper maintenance and training of emergency personnel, including disaster volunteer resources such as Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). Development and exercise of emergency population warning methods combined with emergency shelters and evacuation plans. Stockpiling, inventory, and maintain disaster supplies and equipment
Develop organizations of trained volunteers among civilian populations. Response:

The response phase includes the mobilization of the necessary emergency services and first responders in the disaster area. This is likely to include a first wave of core emergency services, such as firefighters, police and EMS crews. Recovery:

The aim of the recovery phase is to restore the affected area to its previous state. It differs from the response phase in its focus; recovery efforts are concerned with issues and decisions that must be made after immediate needs are addressed. Recovery efforts are primarily concerned with actions that involve rebuilding destroyed property, re-employment, and the repair of other essential infrastructure.

05/30/2026
Congratulations, Spring Class of 2026!
04/21/2026

Congratulations, Spring Class of 2026!

Kicking off CERT Basic Training Class for spring! This is one of our biggest class!
04/11/2026

Kicking off CERT Basic Training Class for spring! This is one of our biggest class!

Have you taken the CERT training and want a refresher? Hands-on training will cover fire suppression, light search and r...
03/11/2026

Have you taken the CERT training and want a refresher? Hands-on training will cover fire suppression, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations! To register, see the link on our profile. 

This training will be hosted by the CERT Programs of Santa Fe Springs, Downey, La Mirada, and Montebello. Funding was provided by Area E Disaster Management. 


Downey CERT Program provided hands-on CPR/AED/ First Aid Training to help CERT volunteers better prepare to step in and ...
03/02/2026

Downey CERT Program provided hands-on CPR/AED/ First Aid Training to help CERT volunteers better prepare to step in and save lives when it matters most. We are grateful for the commitment, teamwork, and shared mission that strengthen our community.

12/09/2025

Downey's Emergency Preparedness Fair 2025! Attendees learned to put out fires, pile sandbags for floods, make emergency kits, conduct hands-only CPR, and more!

Join us for the Emergency Preparedness Fair! Learn how to better prepare for emergencies! First 100 people will receive ...
11/17/2025

Join us for the Emergency Preparedness Fair! Learn how to better prepare for emergencies! First 100 people will receive an emergency backpack with supplies!


On October 25th, Downey hosted the Sound the Alarm Event at Golden Park in collaboration with American Red Cross. We ins...
11/08/2025

On October 25th, Downey hosted the Sound the Alarm Event at Golden Park in collaboration with American Red Cross. We installed 120 smoke alarms, educated 105 residents with home fire safety information, and made 33 homes in Downey safer! Thank you to all the American Red Cross and Downey CERT volunteers who came out to assist!


Join us for the Emergency Preparedness Fair! Learn how to better prepare for emergencies! First 100 people will receive ...
10/28/2025

Join us for the Emergency Preparedness Fair! Learn how to better prepare for emergencies! First 100 people will receive an emergency backpack with supplies!



CERT Monthly Meeting 💚Team members practiced vital rescue skills — assessing, lifting, and carrying injured individuals ...
10/22/2025

CERT Monthly Meeting 💚
Team members practiced vital rescue skills — assessing, lifting, and carrying injured individuals safely. Every month, we strengthen our readiness to respond in times of emergency. Preparedness saves lives! 💪🦺

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11111 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA
90241

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Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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