Emergency Preparedness Online Resources
There are many online resources available to help you learn more about emergency preparedness.
Preparedness Information
- Ready.gov. National citizen preparedness
- Prepare.org. National American Red Cross disaster preparedness
- NFPA.org. National Fire Protection Association – Get Ready curriculum
National and State Agencies
- United States Geological Society (USGS) Earthquake program site
- Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Regional planning agency
- National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emergency preparedness and response
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental emergency information
- California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
- CAL FIRE California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection information
- FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Fire Safe San Mateo County fire protection organization
- U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Hazardous Materials Safety
- Health Department of San Mateo County
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center
- National Weather Service Forecast Office San Francisco Bay/Monterey
- SMC Alert San Mateo County's public alert notification system – sign up today
Non-Governmental Agencies
- American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter
- PrepareNow Support for special needs and vulnerable populations
- National Organization on Disability (NOD) Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI) program
- National Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
- Peninsula Humane Society Pet disaster preparedness
Other Websites
- Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Preparedness information
- Non-911 Non-emergency dispatch center