Emergency preparedness is just that: it's the steps you take to ensure you are safe before, during, and after an emergency or natural disaster. When you're in the middle of a crisis, there is no time to plan an adequate response; planning in advance is the best protection. These plans are important for your safety in both natural (floods, heat waves, strong winds, earthquakes, etc.) and man-made disasters (explosions, fires, chemical and biological attacks, etc.).
Individuals with disabilities may be especially vulnerable during and after emergencies, making it that much more important to plan early and be prepared.
While earthquakes can happen anywhere without warning, southern California is at a higher risk than most with about 10,000 earthquakes occurring each year!
Fireworks pose a serious threat to wildfire and danger to personal injury. With a year round fire season, the fire risk to our community is substantial and cannot be ignored.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs occur in response to severe weather. Local power companies may turn off power to help prevent wildfire and keep residents safe.