Emergency Preparedness Information

Local County Resources

• Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services
• Public Health Department
• Environmental Management Department
• Behavior Health (Mental Health)
• Public Health
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• Animal Services

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has a wealth of information about preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies. Information includes:

• Creating a disaster preparedness kit
• Family disaster preparedness
• Terrorism—Preparing for the Unexpected
• Helping children cope with a disaster
• American Red Cross Services to the Military

California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA)

Daily bulletins and information on emergency preparedness and terrorism

Safety Information & Referral Line
1-800-550-5234
TTY: 1-800-550-5281

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad. The site has information on biological agents, health advisories, etc.

CDC Public Response Hotlines
English:1-888-246-2675
Spanish 1-888-246-2857
TTY 1-866-874-2646

• Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Network
• Smallpox information
• Anthrax information
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Federal Emergency Management Agency

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from and mitigating against disasters. FEMA Website (en Español)

• Plan Ahead
• Protect Your Family and Property
• Business and Professionals
• Guide to Citizen Preparedness

U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources has information on various health related issues including biological, chemical and radiological weapons.

• Disasters & Emergencies
• Mental Health & Traumatic Events

United States Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security has a mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face.