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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Date: September 25, 2026
To: Cupertino City Council
From: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Re: Informational Update on the Cupertino Disaster Council Meeting of June 30, 2026.
Purpose
This memorandum provides an update on the Disaster Council meeting held on June 30,
2026, including discussion of the City’s draft Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), updates
from regional emergency management partners, community preparedness classes and
public education programs, City emergency management, and Citizen Corps and Block
Leader Program activities.
Background
Per Chapter 2.40 of the Cupertino Municipal Code, the Cupertino Disaster Council serves
as an advisory body to the City Council on emergency preparedness and disaster
planning. It advises on emergency plans, disaster preparedness initiatives, and related
emergency management matters. The Disaster Council coordinates with regional
partners, including the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management, Santa Clara
County Fire Department, and Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, to support emergency
preparedness, planning, response, and recovery efforts. In addition, the Disaster Council
receives updates on the City's Citizen Corps and Block Leader Programs, which help the
community prepare for emergencies through volunteer participation, public education,
and neighborhood preparedness.
Discussion
Draft Emergency Operations Plan
The Disaster Council received a presentation on the draft Policy Chapter of the City's
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Discussion focused on the governance framework, the
respective roles of the Disaster Council and City Council, opportunities for public input,
and the anticipated review and adoption process. Staff will continue refining the EOP
based on feedback received. The complete draft EOP will return for review by the Public
Safety Commission and Disaster Council before being presented to the City Council for
discussion and input. Following Council feedback, the final EOP will be presented to the
City Council for consideration and adoption.
CITY OF
CUPERTINO
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Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management
The Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management provided updates on regional
emergency management activities, including recent Emergency Management
Accreditation Program (EMAP) accreditation, implementation of a countywide
situational awareness platform, and ongoing coordination efforts with local jurisdictions
and regional partners.
Santa Clara County Fire Department Community Educations
The Santa Clara County Fire Department provided an overview of community
preparedness programs, including wildfire preparedness education, Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) training, and Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
Emergency Management Roles and Responsibilities
City departments and representatives from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office and
Santa Clara County Fire Department provided updates on their emergency management
responsibilities, preparedness activities, and coordination efforts supporting the City's
emergency management program.
Citizen Corps and Block Leader Programs
Staff provided updates on Citizen Corps activities and the Block Leader Program,
including Block Leader activities, community outreach, and volunteer recruitment efforts.
Next Steps
The Disaster Council discussed scheduling a special meeting to review the final draft
Emergency Operations Plan. No meeting date was selected. City staff will coordinate a
future meeting date with Disaster Council members.
Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.
Fiscal Impact
No fiscal impact.
City Work Program (CWP) Item/Description
Emergency Operations Readiness: Review fire, earthquake tornado, active shooter,
Tsunami, hazardous transport accident policies; and ensure EOC is active and functioning
with a permanent position not consultant running the program.
Council Goal:
Quality of Life, Public Engagement and Transparency
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TBD Item:
No
California Environmental Quality Act
The information in this report is not related to a “project” subject to CEQA
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Prepared by: Kirsten Squarcia, Deputy City Manager
Reviewed by: Michael Woo, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Approved for Submission by: Tina Kapoor, City Manager