The Fall season have the potential to bring heavy wind, rain, snow and other impacts. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) would like everyone to be aware and prepared for this time of the year.
Now is the time to make sure our families and our homes are prepared for the upcoming weather changes and holidays both indoors and out. As nights are getting cooler and the leaves are starting to change colors, being prepared can help your family enjoy the fall season.
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- Emergency alerts can save lives.
- They provide communities with notifications on disasters or emergencies near where you work or live.
Talk with your family about an emergency plan.
- Know where family members will meet up during an emergency.
- Provide children with important phone numbers.
Prepare a go-bag and Stay Box: A go-bag should include essential items you may need if you have to evacuate in a hurry. A stay box, or disaster supply kit, should contain the basic items your household may need if you’re sheltering in place during an emergency.
- Food and water
- Medication and First aid kit
- Important documents
- Flashlight
- Battery-power radio
- Pet supplies
Learn multiple evacuation routes out of your neighborhood.
- It’s important to stay tuned to updates from local officials and if told to evacuate, don’t wait!
- Use reliable mapping sources like Quick Map
- Evacuation Warning: There is a potential threat to life and property. Leave now if you need additional time to evacuate or have pets or livestock.
- Evacuation Order: There is an immediate threat to life and property. Leave now.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Additional go-bag information: click here
Animal preparedness: click here