Emergency Planning

The Emergency Planning Department is part of the Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolio.

The Emergency Planning Team is responsible for:

• Producing Emergency Response Plans for major risks as identified by the Island Risk Register
• Co-ordination of the St Helena Resilience Forum and task and finish sub groups
• Multi–Agency training and exercising of key personnel in response to Major Incidents
• Liaising with all SHG Portfolios and private agencies in coordinating resources that may be required to deal with Emergency Incidents that may affect the communities and infrastructure of the Island
• Co-ordination and Liaison at Silver and Gold Command during any Emergency Incident
• Liaising with the Airport Authority to assist with emergency planning, training and exercising in order to meet airport licensing requirements and enable operations
• Provide advice on business continuity planning

The Emergency Planning Department is located within the Sea Rescue Base at Rupert’s Bay.

Contact Numbers

• Emergency: 999
• Office: (290) 25052
• Radio (VHF Channel 16) Call Sign: Sierra 1

Related Documents

• SHG Major Incident Plan v2.2
• Preparing for Emergencies on St Helena
• Maritime & Aeronautical Search & Rescue Plan
• AED Booklet

Disaster Preparedness

This is your one-stop source of information for emergency preparedness. Because the City of St. Helena is exposed to a variety of hazards, it is critical that residents and visitors be prepared ahead of time.

Be Prepared for an Emergency

• Establish a defensible space around your home
• Keep your vehicle’s fuel tank at least half-full
• Build and maintain a Go-Bag
• Sign up for ALERT Napa County (Everbridge, formerly Nixle) alerts
• Learn more about disaster preparedness in Napa County at ReadyNapaCounty.gov.
• Learn more about what to do for different disasters at Ready.gov.
• Review the City of St. Helena Disaster Preparation Guide (PDF)
  • Revise la Guía de preparación para desastres de la ciudad de St. Helena (PDF)
• Get an Evacuation Tag from Police Department (PDF) (1088 College Avenue)
  • Obtenga una etiqueta de evacuación del Departamento de Policía (PDF) (1088 College Avenue)
• Fire Weather Forecast – Stay up to date with daily weather reports used by the Fire Chief
• Get familiar with the St. Helena Police Department’s Hi-Lo Siren
• Emergency Preparedness Special Edition | August 1, 2023
  • Edición Especial de Preparación para Emergencias | 1 de agosto del 2023
• Identify your evacuation zone through genasys Protect (formerly Zonehaven)
  • Zone 1 Map – Northeast St. Helena
  • Zone 2 Map – West St. Helena
  • Zone 3 Map – Central West St. Helena
  • Zone 4 Map – Central East St. Helena
  • Zone 5 Map – Southwest St. Helena
  • Zone 6 Map – Southeast St. Helena
  • Zone 7 Map – Spring Mountain
  • Zone 8 Map – Big Rock Road / Howell Mountain Road
• Sandbag Stations are located at City Hall (1088 College Ave.) and Crane Park (parking lot between Little League Fields and St. Helena Primary School off South Crane Ave.) throughout the rainy season.

Related Documents

1. Disaster Preparation Guide English (PDF)
2. Disaster Preparation Guide Spanish (PDF)
3. Evacuation Tag Info – Full Page – English (PDF)
4. Evacuation Tag Info – Full Page – Spanish (PDF)
5. FEMA Power Outage Information Sheet (PDF)

Government Links and Resources

1. Build a Kit / Go-Bag (Ready.gov)
2. Earthquakes (Ready.gov)
3. Fires (Ready.gov)
4. Flood Levels (NOAA.gov)
5. Floods (Ready.gov)

1. Know Your Zone (genasys Protect)
2. Make a Plan (Ready.gov)
3. Napa OneRain (Napa County)Napa County Real-Time Rainfall and River-Stream Data Network
4. PSPS Public Safety Power Shutoff (PG&E)
5. Ready for Wildfire – CAL FIRE Safety and Preparedness Tips

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Community Organizations and Resources

1. Blue Zones Project – Upper Napa Valley
2. MCE Financial Assistance Solutions
3. Napa Community Animal Response Team (Napa CART)
4. Napa County Health & Human Services Agency
5. Napa Firewise
6. Napa Valley Community Foundation
7. Napa Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)
8. National Council on Aging (NCOA)

1. Office of Traffic Safety – Child Passenger Safety (Car Seats)
2. PG&E Financial Assistance and Energy Saving Solutions
3. Rianda House
4. St. Helena Historical Society
5. Start Your Recovery (Drug & Alcohol Support Resources)
6. UpValley Family Centers
7. Veterans’ Guide to Vocational Schools and Apprenticeship Programs (Intelligent)
8. Watch Duty

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Note: The information on this website is provided under the California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code section 8550 et seq.) and for informational purposes only. The information on this website: 

• Is necessarily general and not intended to be a complete guide to all things that can or should be done in the event of an emergency
• Is subject to change at any time including in the event of an emergency
• May not apply to your specific needs and/or circumstances in the event of any emergency

Emergency preparedness is your responsibility. Relevant information regarding a particular emergency may be different than the information provided on this website. All persons should consult relevant authorities for information regarding a particular emergency. There are many sources of information for emergency preparedness and all persons should consult as many resources as possible.

Coastal floodHazard level: Very low ?

In the area you have selected (Saint Helena) coastal flood hazard is classified as very low according to the information that is currently available. This means that there is less than a 10% chance of potentially-damaging waves occurring in the next 10 years. Based on this information, the impact of coastal flood need not be considered in different phases of the project, in particular during design and construction. Further detailed information should be obtained to adequately account for the level of hazard. Although the hazard is considered to be very low or non-existent in the project location based on the information available in ThinkHazard!, additional information may show some level of hazard. If local or additional information sources suggest that there is coastal flood hazard, follow the recommendations below and seek expert guidance on additional recommended actions.

Recommendations

•  INTERACTING HAZARDS: Project planning, design, and construction practices should account for coastal flood and storm surge from cyclones and other weather events occurring in your project area. More information
•  EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANS: Identify the regional and national government’s emergency response policy and protocols to coastal flooding in your project area and incorporate as necessary. More information
•  TECHNICAL EXPERTISE: Consult with an expert familiar with coastal flooding risk that has experience with natural hazards and/or construction practices in your local area. Such consulting professionals include structural engineers, civil engineers, and atmospheric scientists. Incorporate local and subject-matter expertise in the design, construction, and maintenance phases of your project. More information
•  INSURANCE: For coastal flooding risks that cannot be mitigated, consider insurance products specifically aimed at alleviating the financial costs associated with flooding. More information
•  CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE: If the project involves the development of critical infrastructure (e.g., a hospital, fire station, or power transmission line), or will support critical infrastructure, you should consider how your project can be affected by coastal flooding that occurs outside of the specific project location. More information