Recovery

The City's Role in Disaster Recovery

The City of Santa Cruz works to restore essential services, repair infrastructure, clear roads, stabilize damaged areas, and support the safe return of residents, businesses, and community services.

Restoring water, power, communications, transportation, and public safety systems as quickly as possible helps the community recover and rebuild. The City also coordinates with local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to support long-term recovery efforts.

The Community's Role in Disaster Recovery

Community preparedness plays a major role in how quickly Santa Cruz recovers after a disaster. Residents who are prepared to care for themselves and their families during the first hours and days after an emergency help reduce strain on emergency responders so resources can be directed where they are needed most. Having emergency supplies, a family communication plan, and strong neighborhood connections helps the entire community recover faster and more safely.