DISASTER PREPARATION
Are You Prepared?
Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a streamor low-lying area. Be Red Cross Ready with this Flood Safety Checklist!
Disaster Preparedness Education Videos:
Be Red Cross Ready For Disaster 09:48
Food & Water in an Emergency 06:14
Evacuation Planning 07:18
Sheltering in Place 06:30
Preparedness for People with Disabilities 09:18
Learn more about Home Fire Safety
Prep Guide and Communication Plan
Use these worksheets to organize emergency contact and service provider information, household names, and reunion locations. Communication Plan
Families, Children, and Special Needs
- All family members should discuss what actions will be taken following an earthquake or other disaster, regardless of where they may be when the disaster occurs. Learn more about how your family can be prepared!
- Prepare your child(ren) and their schools/care facilities with these Child Safety Tips.
- Special Needs and Disabilities checklist and tips.
Businesses
Informational downloads for businesses brought to you by
www.ready.gov:
More Useful Links:
City of Paso Robles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
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Governors Office of Emergency
Services www.caloes.ca.gov |
Disease/Medical Information | |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov
Centros para el Control y la Prevención de
Enfermedades |
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California West Nile Website www.westnile.ca.gov |
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Radiological/Nuclear Emergency Information www.caloes.ca.gov |
Earthquake Information and Real Time Data | |
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USGS Latest Earthquake Activity www.usgs.gov |
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Emergency
Digital Info Service edis.oes.ca.gov |
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Dept. of Homeland Security Advisory System www.dhs.gov |
Local Emergency Information | |
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San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services: www.slocounty.ca.gov/oes.htm |
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San Luis Obispo County Sheriff www.slosheriff.org |
Fire Protection | |
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National Fire Protection Association www.nfpa.org |
Supplies | |
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The American Red
Cross www.redcross.org |