Why Prepare
A little preparation can make a big difference in an emergency situation. Find out more and get checklists to help you get ready at home, at work, and in your community. Get ready today!
The latest Coastside winter weather brochure
Sandbag locations around San Mateo County
Video Library
Emergency Preparedness Online Resources
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 Division
- 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
