Planning in advance helps families survive and recover from disasters. Take steps now to protect your family and your home before the next earthquake, wildfire, pandemic, or other disasters.
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 evacuate 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.
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.