Golden Guardian

First implemented by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2004, Golden Guardian, California’s Annual Statewide Exercise Series, has become the most comprehensive state-level exercise series program in the country. The goal of Golden Guardian is to exercise and assess emergency operations plans, policies, and procedures for all-hazards/catastrophic incidents at the local, regional, and state levels. Golden Guardian Archives

​Golden Guardian 2012

The Golden Guardian 2012 Exercise Series will test the Southern California Catastrophic Earthquake Response Plan. The discussion based exercise series will involve participation from eight Operational Areas in Southern Region, tribes, state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations and private sector partners. Golden Guardian 2012 will allow the State of California, FEMA Region IX, and the Operational Areas an opportunity to evaluate the new California Catastrophic Incident Plan: Concept of Operations. This plan was developed and approved by FEMA Region IX and Cal EMA as a result of Golden Guardian 2008. 

​Future Golden Guardian Themes
Golden Guardian 2013: Catastrophic Earthquake (Bay Area)

Golden Guardian 2014: Cascadia Earthquake and Tsunami

Golden Guardian 2015: Civil Disturbance - Southern California 

Golden Guardian 2016: Terrorism: Animal Disease Outbreak (Proposed) - Inland Region

Golden Guardian 2017: Cyber Attack - State Government (Proposed)