Chat with the Chief, Kristin Weivoda, Chief of Emergency Services Yolo County

This presentation will ensure you stay one step ahead in preparing for extreme weather events. Ms. Weivoda will discuss the specific risk of extreme weather events that may impact Yolo County, what items you should have in your emergency kit, and what you can do to protect your property. Learn how to stay informed and connected while events are in progress. This will be a comprehensive and interactive approach to home and family preparedness. Be prepared! Take action and join us this presentation and discussion! More about the Chief of Emergency Services Kristin Weivoda has a Bachelor of Science from Columbia Southern University. She is a California Office of Emergency Services Level III Credentialed Branch Chief, and a FEMA certified ICS Instructor. She was a recipient of the 2020 CSAC Circle of Service Award, the California Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administrator of the Year in 2020, and a 2021 Yolo County SPIRIT Award winner in the category of Service. “I’m a passionate public servant and a collaborative leader who strives to empower communities to have greater resiliency. I believe in a holistic approach to emergency management by bringing all stakeholders together to tackle obstacles,” said Ms. Weivoda. “I look forward to serving the residents of Yolo County, our cities, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, and our local jurisdictions in my new role as Chief of Emergency Services.” Ms. Weivoda worked as a firefighter paramedic and flight paramedic before joining Yolo County in 2013 as Yolo County EMS and Emergency Preparedness Administrator. Ms. Weivoda accepted a Regional Director position with American Medical Response in January 2022. More about the Yolo County Office of Emergency Services The Yolo County Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the county’s response to disasters. OES is responsible for alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes; coordinating all agencies that respond; ensuring resources are available and mobilized in times of disaster; developing plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters, and developing and providing preparedness materials for the public. In the event of a disaster, OES activates the County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a centralized location for coordinating countywide emergency response activities, supporting field operations, and coordinating damage assessments and cost recovery from state and federal governments. Yolo County utilizes the National Incident Management System and Standard Emergency Management System to establish common operating procedures and to ensure an effective organizational structure for a unified disaster response. More about Cool Davis This event is hosted by Cool Davis in support of the Yolo Earth Day Pledge and pledgers who chose the “Make a household emergency plan and kit” action in the Build Resilience category. The pledge is designed to encourage community members, both individuals and households, to complete at least six specific greenhouse gas reducing or resilience building actions. Cool Davis identifies high impact actions and ways to achieve them; you get busy building new habits, sharing your story, and learning from friends, family, and neighbors. Learn more: www.cooldavis.org.

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