The Catastrophic Planning Program develops plans to manage and mitigate the effects of large-scale disasters throughout the Bay Area.

Catastrophic events overwhelm local and regional emergency response capabilities. Support from not only other government agencies but non-profit and private sector organizations is needed to affect the long term recovery of both communities and their economies. Working collaboratively, jurisdictions must develop comprehensive regional plans to identify gaps, prioritize needs, and leverage resources to foster greater resiliency.

To prepare for a large-scale disaster, the Bay Area Emergency Management workgroup was formed. Since its inception, workgroup has developed a series of plans, toolkits, templates, and trainings and exercises designed to assist local Emergency Managers.