Operations
Compliance
CARES follows all accepted Emergency Management directives, procedures, and practices as outlined by the City of Cupertino, County of Santa Clara, the State of California, and FEMA. These jurisdictions and agencies...
- SEMS - Standardized Emergency Management System. The Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) is the cornerstone of California's emergency response system and the fundamental structure for the response phase of emergency management. See the California's SEMS program for more details.
- ICS - Incident Command System. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a systematic tool used for the command, control, and coordination of emergency response. ICS is a subcomponent of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), as released by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in 2004.
- EOP - City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan (2005). The EOP is a framework for guiding Cupertino city personnel to respond to an emergency when it happens for the risks and hazards that the City may face. The ultimate intent is to address the needs of all people located within the city.
Upcoming Activities
5 Nov 2026, General Meeting
Drill Prep, "Creek Rising", St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00
7 Nov 2026, Creek Rising Comm Exercise
Field Comm Exercise during a simulated severe El Nino-driven winter storm. Cupertino EOC, 8:00am More Details...
3 Dec 2026, General Meeting
2026 Year-end Review, St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00