Emergency Management supports citizens, first responders, and City staff in building and sustaining the City's ability to mitigate, prepare, protect, respond, and cover from the effects of natural and human-caused disasters.
The City of Rancho Santa Margarita contracts with the Orange County Fire Authority for all of its fire safety needs. The Fire Authority is responsible for providing for the protection of citizens, the enforcement of fire safety laws and fire prevention and suppression.
With the use of drones in the region on the rise, the City of Rancho Santa Margarita is encouraging drone enthusiasts to know the rules before they fly their unmanned aircraft over the City.