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Preparedness

Planning for Disaster

Being prepared in advance can help your family survive and recover from disasters. Take action now to safeguard your loved ones and home before the next earthquake, wildfire, pandemic, or other emergency strikes.

Step 1 : Make a Family Disaster Plan
  • Meet with your family, neighbors, coworkers, and schools to create a plan, share responsibilities, and work together as a team.
  • Choose meeting places outside your home and outside your neighborhood. Plan multiple evacuation routes in case of road closures.
  • Register for AlertOC, Orange County’s emergency notification system.
  • Establish an out-of-state contact in case of a disaster.
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Step 2 : Create Emergency Supply Kits
  • Prepare kits with enough necessities to last you and your family for at least three days.
  • Make sure your kit is portable and easily accessible.
  • Consider having smaller kits in your car and at your workplace.
Step 3 : Prepare Your Home
  • Bolt and brace major appliances and heavy furniture, electronics, and overhead fixtures.
  • Use flexible connections where gas lines meet appliances.
  • Identify and have proper tools to shut off gas and water if necessary.