Jerry is also part of a national cadre of emergency managers that review and accredits emergency management programs across the country and is also a part-time FEMA Disaster Assistance Employee, serving as needed during major disasters. Jerry specializes in teaching National Incident Management System and Standardized Emergency Management System courses. He also volunteers his time with the Sacramento Region Citizens Corp Council and with the SAFELY OUT™ Project, a community evacuation project. Since his recent retirement, he works part time with the Governor’s Office – CaliforniaVolunteers and does other consulting. Also, during his tenure with the City of Sacramento, the community dealt with a federally declared flooding disaster, a severe heat and a severe cold emergency. His last position before retiring was with the City of Sacramento as Manager of the Joint Office of Emergency Services and Homeland Security where he instituted a number of emergency management programs and projects in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He also worked during the recovery phase at the Joint Federal/State recovery center as the Assistant State Coordinating Officer, among other positions. During disasters, Jerry held positions in the State’s Operations Center as Operations Chief, Logistics Chief, Deputy Director and Director. Jerry began a career working for the State of California, rising to the position of Regional Manager for the former Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, now the California Emergency Management Agency. His experience includes managing both the response and the recovery aspects of a disaster. During that time, he worked every major disaster in California. Jerry Colivas had over 20 years experience in the field of emergency management before his recent retirement. Jerry Colivas, SAFELY OUT™ Advisory Team Leader To encourage individuals to multiply their impact by sharing their enthusiasm for the movement with others.Practical protection now and long-term resolution to the root causes of the problems the vulnerable face.To provide opportunities for action on behalf of the vulnerable.To support active involvement in the public arena (politics, government, academia and the media).To inform citizens about key issues and problems impacting the vulnerable.To inspire and motivate citizens about the genuine difference their involvement can make.Our mission is to inspire, inform and involve citizens in the public arena on behalf of all, especially the vulnerable.

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