READY: Create a Family Disaster Plan

• Have fire extinguishers & train your family to use them.
• Know how to shut off gas, electricity & water.
• Plan several evacuation routes.
• Have an emergency supply kit & contact list.
• Keep extra supplies in your car.
• Have a portable radio or scanner for updates.

SET: Be Ready to Evacuate

• Evacuate as soon as you're set!
• Alert family & neighbors.
• Dress appropriately; have a mask or goggles.
• Ensure you have your emergency kit.
• Stay tuned to TV, radio & social media for updates.
• Remain close to your house & keep an eye on family & pets.

GO: Leave Early & Stay Safe

• Leave early to avoid road congestion & fire danger.
• Do not wait for an official evacuation order.
• Head to your predetermined safe location.
• Have multiple travel routes planned.
• Take your emergency supply kit with you.

American Red Cross

Offers information regarding preparedness at school, work, home, and in your community. They encourage everyone to “Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed.”

Defensible Space

Creating Defensible Space by removing dead vegetation, reducing the amount of flammable vegetation near your home, and replacing combustible building materials.

Los Angeles County

An excellent source of information for areas prone to flooding, including survival guides and other useful subjects.

California Office of Emergency Services

Identifies preparedness tips related to family, business, schools, the disabled, and pets.

Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Preparedness

Provides information regarding emergency planning, disaster supply kits, evacuation plans, shelters, and National Security emergencies.

Ready.gov

Provides in-depth information about specific steps one can take, whether at home, work, or even at school, to ensure they are informed and prepared in case of an emergency.

Ready.gov:Kids

A website designed to educate children on how disasters occur, providing quizzes and games to help them create a family disaster plan.

Shakeout.org

Provides earthquake mitigation and preparedness information for the entire family, including the Tommy Tsunami and Ernie Earthquake preparedness guide for children.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Provides disaster information, planning tips, financial aid resources, and guidance for recovering and rebuilding after a disaster.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Provides preparation and planning for emergencies involving chemical and bioterrorism emergencies as well as information regarding recent outbreaks.

Emergency Survival Program

Help your family, your neighborhood, and your business survive a disaster by being prepared.

Get Wildfire Tips

Prepare for wildfires and reduce risks.

Emergency Preparedness Translations

Fireworks Safety: Spanish, Armenian

Water Safety: Spanish, Armenian