Emergency Management

To support a comprehensive and integrated system of planning and preparation to support the preservation of life, mitigate adverse impacts, prevent injuries, protect property and preserve the Pueblo of Santa Ana’s community, staff, visitors and guests and its invaluable cultural and natural resources in the event of a major emergency or disaster through preparedness and prevention activities.

Other responsibilities of the Office of Emergency Management:

• Develop and maintain an approved Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and associated annexes.
• Assisting tribal departments to develop department emergency plans which address how they will continue to perform both their non-deferrable missions and duties during disasters – Continuing Operations Plans (COOP)
• Assisting tribal departments with development of facility emergency action plans for physical facilities
• Plan and conduct Emergency drills and exercises which provide the most effective means of learning skills related to emergency preparedness and response.
• Working with outside agencies in collaborative efforts to maximize resources needed to respond and recover from major disasters.
• Supporting and advising the Tribal Administration (Governors), Tribal Council members, Department Heads other tribal Staff and stakeholders in matters pertaining to their role as elected officials, employees and Disaster Service Workers (DSW) during emergencies and disasters.

• Conducting community education outreach for all hazards through public venues, various social media forums and public presentations
• Re-establishing and maintaining PSA Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program across the Pueblo and inclusive of the Pueblo’s business enterprise partners including coordinating efforts with local jurisdictions for unified training and response efforts.

As the Emergency Managers for the Pueblo – these are our guiding Principles:

Emergency Management must be:

• Comprehensive: Consider and calculate all hazards, all threats, all phases, all stakeholders and all impacts relevant to disasters and the impacts to the Whole Community
• Progressive: Anticipate future disasters and take preventive and prepara­tory measures to build disaster-resistant and disaster-resilient communities.
• Inclusive: Working with the elderly, Vulnerable/ At-Risk and individuals with access and functional needs (Disabilities) to ensure that all disaster/emergency planning efforts include and serve all community members.
• Risk-driven: Utilize sound risk management principles (hazard identification, risk analysis, and impact analysis) in assigning priorities and resources.
• Integrated: emergency managers ensure unity of effort among all levels of government and all elements of the community.
• Collaborative: Generate and sustain broad and sincere relationships among individuals and organizations to encourage trust, advocate a team atmosphere, build consensus, and facilitate communication.
• Coordinated: Synchronize the activities of all relevant stakeholders to achieve a common purpose.
• Flexible: emergency managers use creative and innovative approaches in solving disaster challenges. 
• Professional: Value and practice a science and knowledge-based approach based on education, training, experience, ethical practice, public stewardship and continuous improvement.