Emergency Preparedness

HOW TO...

• Create An Emergency Preparedness Kit
• Create A Family Disaster Supplies Kit*
• Dispose Of Sewage In An Emergency*
• Shelter in Place
• Store An Emergency Food Supply*
• Store An Emergency Water Supply*
• Store Emergency Supplies*

INFORMATION FOR...

Children

• Be Ready 1-2-3 Workbook*

  Helps children ages 5-8 learn about home fires, earthquakes, and winter storms.

• Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book*

  Designed for children ages 3-10 to learn about preparing for a disaster.

• FEMA For KIDS

  FEMA website designed just for kids to teach them about being prepared in an emergency.

• Sparky the Fire Dog

  National Fire Protection Agency site teaches kids about fire safety.

People With Disabilities

• Disaster Preparedness

Pet / Animal Owners

• Make Sure Your Animals Are Prepared

Seniors

• Disaster Planning For Seniors*
• Preparedness Information

THE BASICS...

• Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness

  FEMA's most comprehensive source on individual, family, and community preparedness.

• Basic Preparedness

  American Red Cross general information about disaster preparedness.

• Disaster Services

  American Red Cross disaster services.

• California Volunteers

  Educates Californians about the need to prepare for disasters that may strike our state

Related Links

• Alameda County Emergency Medical Services
• Alameda County Bioterrorism
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)

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