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Safety Assessment Program

The Safety Assessment Program (SAP) utilizes volunteers and mutual aid resources to provide professional engineers, architects, and certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in the aftermath of a disaster. The program is managed by Cal OES, in cooperation with professional organizations. Cal OES Recovery SAP issues registration ID cards to all SAP Evaluators that have successfully completed the program requirements.

Please note that significant changes have been made to the training and data management procedures for the SAP program since 2023. SAP has transitioned to Veoci as its primary software platform for all program-related management. All previous SAP members can access their Veoci profiles by following the instructions in the provided PDF document. 

 You can expect to receive mass notifications via email or text message from the Veoci number: +1 (866) 436-1056. These messages will be sent during California disasters, SAP exercises, or other relevant events. Additionally, if local emergency agencies outside of California request it, you may receive text notifications. 

 

 

PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS (UPDATED OCT 7, 2024):

Mass Notification Exercise 10/17 (for CA SAP Members ONLY):

In an effort to maintain the resilience and preparedness of the SAP program, the SAP Team will be conducting a mass notification exercise on October 17th for California SAP Members. During this exercise, you will receive a text notification on the phone number you’ve provided to Veoci. The message will come from the number +1 (866) 436-1056.

To participate in the exercise, simply reply with “1” and then complete the Veoci form that will be sent to your personal email. If you do not wish to participate, you can either ignore the message or reply with “2” to opt out.

VEOCI UPDATES

All users should now have an SAP Veoci account. IF you did not get the transition email to create a Veoci account please email SAP@caloes.ca.gov

Veoci Log-In Guide

ARCHIVED UPDATES

  • SAP Notification Process: A new SAP notification process has been established. All members in California will receive a Veoci notification in October for testing purposes. While we encourage everyone to participate, opting out is also an option.
  • For Local Jurisdictions: SAP has developed digital ATC 20 and 45 forms for use during assessments. If you would like to participate in SAP assessments and utilize Veoci, please contact the SAP Team for further details.
  • Veoci SAP ID in Digital Wallets: Expect a version of your Veoci SAP ID to be available in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet by early 2025.
  • ·A new support status has been introduced for members who are not credentialed or licensed to conduct evaluations. Support members are not permitted to perform evaluations but can assist by providing field support to evaluators. Examples of support roles include safety watch, navigation/driver, and handling supplies. For more information, please contact the SAP Team.

SAP Membership Renewal- Online Refresher Training

If your SAP Evaluator card has expired within the last 12 months or is about to expire, you can continue your registration in the program by taking this refresher training or any instructor led Evaluator Training. This is our new online refresher training course. You will need to register with the site prior to taking the refresher training.

SAP Evaluators can also update their contact information there. CEU credits are not available for the online refresher course. Once you complete the exam, nothing more is needed on your part. The LMS system will automatically notify Cal OES, who will verify your certification.  If you hold a current accepted certification, we will mail an updated SAP ID card to the address listed for you in the Cal OES database.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

Safety Assessment Evaluator Trainings and Webinars:

 

Virtual- AIA Orange County Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Training: Friday, July 18, 2025, 9am-4pm Pacific Time

Cost: $50 for AIAOC members, $75 for non-members, AIA members also receive 6 AIA HSW learning units.

Platform: Virtual on Zoom- Attendees must be on camera at all times during the training. The link to attend will be sent the day before the event to those who have registered.

Registration: Website for Info and Registration

Class Materials: SAP Student Manual Version 18 -NEW   *It is also requested that all attendees purchase ATC 20 and ATC 45 in advance of the training session.

 

Virtual- AIA New York State 2-Day Safety Assessment Program Evaluator Training: Thursday and Friday, September 18-19, 2025, 9am-12:30pm Eastern Time

Cost: $95 for AIA members (all states), $115 for non-members. 7 HSW/LU learning units.

Platform: Virtual on Zoom- Attendees must be on camera at all times during the training. The link to attend will be sent the day before the event to those who have registered.

Registration: Website for Info and Registration

Class Materials: SAP Student Manual Version 18 -NEW   *It is also requested that all attendees purchase ATC 20 and ATC 45 in advance of the training session.

 

(Virtual) Reoccurring Monthly Virtual SAP Evaluator Training Opportunities- Check website section “Upcoming Classes” for dates and time

Cost:  $50

Hosting Platform: Microsoft Teams

Website for Registration: sapcenter-tac.com

Class Materials: SAP Student Manual Version 18 -NEW

 

SAP Evaluator/Coordinator Trainings and Webinars

This course will provide participants with a basic understanding of how to both conduct evaluations and prepare for/lead a successful SAP response mission. This is a combined class; SAP Coordinators need to understand the role that the Evaluators play when responding to an event.

The participants who complete this training do not need to be licensed or certified in a particular profession to respond as a SAP Coordinator and assist in organizing at a disaster event. However, if you provide a current approved license/certificate you will be issued a SAP Evaluator badge to respond either as an Evaluator or Coordinator,

None scheduled at this time

SAP Trainer Training

California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

This full day training will include the SAP Evaluator Training and Coordinator Trainings presented to demonstrate how to train others in both classes. At the conclusion of the training, all attendees will be given the materials needed to provide SAP trainings and will be included on our Certified Trainer list on the webpage. 

None scheduled at this time, continue to check back for updates.

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Do You Need to Schedule a SAP Evaluator Team Training?

For any group or agency that would like to coordinate their own SAP Evaluator and/or Coordinator Training event, please see the Authorized List of SAP Trainers and contact one nearby to make arrangements: Authorized List of SAP Trainers by State.

ADDITIONAL SAP RESOURCES

SAP Member contact information updates/ questions on status

We no longer keep a list of SAP Evaluator status online in order to keep member information confidential. Please email any updates or questions on status to : SAP@CalOES.ca.gov

Veoci Log-In Guide

SAP Documents

 
 

SAP Forms to be Used by SAP Evaluators

Additional Readings and Useful Links

Technical Assistance

For questions regarding the SAP Program, please email:  SAP@CalOES.ca.gov