City of Palo Alto Office of Emergency Services

The City of Palo Alto Office of Emergency Services (OES) is the municipal public safety division responsible for coordinating disaster planning, emergency preparedness, and community crisis response across Palo Alto, California. Operating as a specialized branch under the Palo Alto Police Department, the office manages the city's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and ensures immediate coordination during critical regional disruptions, including earthquakes, severe winter storms, and flooding along local creek corridors.