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OCDE joins countywide leaders to strengthen disaster preparedness efforts

OCDE and county leaders gathered for the Be Prepared OC Summit to boost regional disaster readiness.
Bean said OCDE coordinates, integrates and ensures continuity for schools during emergencies.
The Be Prepared OC Summit connected 28 school districts with safety partners to plan together.
Officials highlighted schools as resource hubs to support vulnerable families during crises.
Attendees discussed how assets like food, transportation and space can aid urgent needs.
The summit called for a countywide preparedness network to speed information sharing.
Sheriff Don Barnes stressed preparation must start before emergencies unfold.
The event reinforced coordination among schools, public safety, nonprofits and business leaders.
Bean highlighted OCDE’s Crisis Response Network for student, staff and family support after trauma.

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