April 16, 2025
Industry Insight Presentation

Can the Los Angeles
Wildfires Happen Here?
Absolutely – Which is Why
Preparation is Key!

Presented by:

Vicki Osborn

Director of Emergency Management,
Water Emergency Response Organization
of Orange County (WEROC)

Dave & Busters

Irvine Spectrum

661 Spectrum Center Drive
Sign-In: 11:30 am
Lunch at Noon
Presentation: 12:30 pm

Hosted by OCWA

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Presentation:

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About Our Presentation

Join us for an eye-opening presentation by the Water Emergency Response Organization of Orange County (WEROC). Vicki Osborn, Director of Emergency Management and CalWARN President, will share firsthand insights on the critical support provided to LA County during recent wildfires. She will discuss key differences between our counties, the systems we have in place, the challenges we face — including the surge of new legislation — and how we can strengthen our preparedness and response efforts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and enhance our community’s resilience together!

Make your reservations today! 

OCWA Members with Reservations:  $30.00

Non-Members with Reservations:  $45.00

OCWA Members without Reservations:  $45.00 (at the door)

Non-Members without Reservations:  $45.00 (at the door)

Reservations must be made by end-of-day, Tuesday, April 15,
to qualify for the Reservation Rate.
Cancellations received AFTER this date CANNOT be refunded.

About Our Speaker

Vicki Osborn

Director of Emergency Management,
Water Emergency Response Organization
of Orange County (WEROC)

With over 31 years of dedicated public sector service, Vicki Osborn is a recognized leader in emergency management. As Director of Emergency Management for WEROC, she coordinates with 36 public and private water and wastewater agencies to enhance preparedness, mutual aid response, and recovery efforts. She actively collaborates with government agencies across multiple disciplines, advocating for the critical role of water utilities in emergency response and strengthening interagency partnerships.

Vicki also serves as the Mutual Aid Coordinator for California Region I under the California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN) and is the current President of CalWARN.

Prior to joining WEROC, Vicki spent 25 years with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department as an Assistant Emergency Manager for the County of Orange Emergency Management Division, where she oversaw countywide operational area planning. Her extensive experience includes leading response and recovery operations for numerous disasters and emergencies throughout her career.

A respected voice in the field, Vicki is an active member of the California Emergency Services Association (CESA), serving as the Southern Chapter Member-at-Large. She is also an Adjunct Instructor for the California Office of Emergency Services California Specialized Training Institute (CalOES-CSTI), where she designs, manages, and leads specialized emergency management training programs.

Vicki holds a B.S. in Emergency Management and is a certified Professional Emergency Manager for the State of California.