4. THE 2020 ORANGE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA AGREEMENT
The Operational Area (OA) was established for the purposes of coordinating the prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation efforts for the safety of persons and property from the effects of natural, human-caused or war caused disasters, hereinafter referred to as emergencies.
Approval of the 2020 Orange County Operational Area Agreement will replace the existing 1995 Orange County Operational Area Agreement with a reorganized agreement that addresses agency relationships, jurisdictional responsibilities; and legislated mandates before, during and after major emergencies.