Is your City government prepared to respond to a major emergency or catastrophic event? As the City’s designated Emergency Services Director, I believe the answer is "yes." Catastrophic events, by their very nature, can be chaotic and can strain the resources of any organization, but with proper planning and preparation, a local government can mount an appropriate response and seek to minimize the impact on its residents. For the past five years, Rocklin’s Fire Chief, Bill Mikesell, has taken a leadership role in emergency preparedness, resulting in full compliance by our City with the required planning and training of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA,) which operates under the Department of Homeland Security.
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I am writing this column to inform our residents about important issues which our community is facing. This is intended to serve as an informational tool and not to advocate for any particular position on issues. We operate in a very complex environment and we are constantly addressing new issues, offering new and upgraded programs, reacting to State and Federal mandates, and evolving as a community. Our web page provides lots of valuable information and I hope that you will find my column informative and helpful. 
