Emergency Preparedness for General Population

Could you survive on your own for a few days, if your community experienced an emergency or disaster? Each family should make preparations now, for immediate or potential situations that threaten life, property or the environment.

Follow these three basic steps and be prepared:

Build a kit

Emergency Supplies Checklists
Visit Ready.gov to help determine what type of emergency supplies you'll need, and in what quantities, for your household.

Assemble enough emergency supplies for at least 3 days.

Include pet supplies, medicines, diapers and infant formula, if needed.
Don't forget your ID along with other important papers.
Use easy-to-carry bags or bins.
Consider a second kit for the car.
Learn more about how to build an emergency preparedness kit.

Make a Plan

Learn more on how to create your Family Emergency Plan
Download the Child's Emergency Contacts Card.
Pick a friend to call, if you get separated from family.
Know where to meet.
Make a list of important information.
Talk with your family.
Practice your plan.
Read more about school and workplace emergency plans.
Learn more about how to make an emergency preparedness plan.

Be Informed

Listen to your local news stations and have a battery-operated radio on hand.
Make every effort to follow instructions from emergency officials.
Sign up for local emergency alert notifications from the Santa Clara County Emergency Alert System (AlertSCC).
Learn more about protective measures to take before, during and after an emergency.

Learn three steps on how to prepare for an emergency or disaster - video

Emergency Preparedness
Santa Clara County Public Health Department
976 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 792-5202

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Holidays

Family Emergency Communication Plan

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