Jim Caesar

Emergency Manager

UCSB Environmental Health and Safety

About

Jim Caesar is a proven leader in the emergency management profession with experience in all phases of emergency management including operating an Emergency Operations Center, all-hazards planning, community preparedness, business continuity, public information, and public/private partnerships. In his position, he researches, analyzes, and develops emergency management procedures for the campus. Coordinates and assists departments in emergency response planning and in identifying human and material resource needs, as well as coordinating plans for resource mobilization during an emergency. Plans, implements, and coordinates the development and readiness of the campus Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Designs, plans, and conducts periodic emergency management exercises for top level management and policy makers, as well as campus departments. Facilitates general preparedness for business continuity planning (BCP) and recovery. 

Support of SICR Interns: Jim provides mentorship to the UC Bonnie Reiss Leading on Climate Action Fellow on Climate Resilience.