Emergency Response

California's fairs have become an integral component of California's emergency management system. With secured perimeters, expansive parking lots for emergency vehicles, large open areas, and freeway accessibility, fairs sites are well suited for their role in emergency management. To volunteer or donate during a catastrophe in which a fairgrounds is utilized, contact your fair. To find a fair near you, click on the listing of fairs.

Fairs are unique in that they can accommodate people and their pets in emergency situations. San Diego County Fair, Del Mar

Fire trucks lined up and ready to deploy. Santa Barbara Fair & Exposition, Santa Barbara

Fairgrounds have plenty of open space that is crucial during emergency response situations, whether to accommodate evacuees or emergency personnel. Inter Mountain Fair of Shasta County, McArthur

Fire fighters refueling with a hearty meal in the dining tent. Santa Barbara Fair & Exposition, Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara Equine Assistance and Evacuation Team. Santa Barbara Fair & Exposition, Santa Barbara

Large parking lots at fairs are ideal for emergency staging. Inter Mountain Fair of Shasta County, McArthur

Frontline Medical station. Nevada County Fair, Grass Valley.

A large parking lot for emergency vehicles. Inter Mountain Fair of Shasta County, McArthur

Tour of an incident command post. Nevada County Fair, Grass Valley

Emergency vehicles. Santa Barbara Fair & Exposition, Santa Barbara

Quick Links

Governor's Appointment Office CalHR CDFA Online University Department of General Services (DGS) Online Board Application Western Fairs Association California Authority of Racing Fairs California Fair Services Authority California Horse Racing Board Fair Political Practices Commission Savings Plus CERRVF - Cal Emergency Response Resiliency: Venues & Fairgrounds