Department of Emergency Management

You must attend classes and pass written and on the job exams. You'll be paid for all training.

Find resources to help you prepare for hazards and natural disasters.

Use AlertSF, Twitter, Nextdoor and Facebook to get alerted about emergencies in San Francisco.

Program aims to strengthen citywide resilience by equipping community-serving organizations to maintain service during times of extreme weather.

SF72.org City Now provides real time information during a special event or emergency.

As part of its emergency management program, Department of Emergency Management maintains a number of City-wide emergency plans to ensure that the City is ready to respond to a variety of threats and hazards.

DEM's emergency operations monitor city events and manage emergency resources to match the scale of the incident.

Bay Area emergency preparedness grants help regional capacity to prevent, prevent, and respond to emergencies.

Request a short presentation on disaster preparedness from the Department of Emergency Management.

Request brochures, handouts, and other materials to help you prepare for the next big emergency.

Request a Senior Leader from the Department of Emergency Management to speak at a conference, symposium, or panel.

San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (SF DEM) staff are available to meet with peer organizations to share best practices and lessons learned.

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management complies with Federal civil rights laws and is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination. It is against the law for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management to retaliate against anyone who takes action to oppose discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance in accordance with the authorities.

The City and County of San Francisco values privacy and protection of San Francisco residents’ civil rights and civil liberties. As required by San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 19B, the Surveillance Technology Policy aims to ensure the responsible use of Department’s Security Camera System itself as well as any associated data, and the protection of City and County of San Francisco residents’ civil rights and liberties. 

The City and County of San Francisco values privacy and protection of San Francisco residents’ civil rights and civil liberties. As required by San Francisco Administrative Code, Section 19B, the Surveillance Technology Policy aims to ensure the responsible use of gunshot detection hardware and services as well as any associated data, and the protection of City and County of San Francisco residents’ civil rights and liberties.