5 Steps to Disaster Preparedness

1. Create your own Personal Disaster Plan (available in 12 languages)

2. Register your cell phones for emergency alerts

3. Download the SD Emergency mobile app, now with Earthquake Early Warning

4. Make an Evacuation Go-Kit and a Shelter-in-Place Stay Kit

5. Click on the icons below to review the types of disasters that San Diego is most at risk for:

 

Flooding

Flooding

Learn about flooding impacts and what you can do to prepare like never driving through flooded roadways.

 

 

Wildfire

Wildfire

Be prepared for wildfires by learning about defensible space and evacuation planning.

 

 

Heat

Heat

Learn about heat related illness and tips to beat the heat like staying hydrated and not leaving kids or pets in vehicles.

 

Power Outage

Power Outage

Unplanned outages can be caused by many things. Learn what to do if your power goes out unexpectedly.

Earthquake

Earthquake

Earthquakes can happen with little warning. If you feel shaking, remember to Drop, Cover and Hold On!

 

 

Tsunami

Tsunami

Learn the signs of incoming Tsunamis and when you need to move to high ground away from beaches and waterways.

 

Pandemic

Pandemic

Pandemics, like COVID-19, affect everyone. Know your trusted sources of information before the next one.

 

 

Terrorism

Terrorism

Terrorism can happen anywhere, at any time. If you see something, say something.