Getting Prepared

Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home.  Do you know what to do in the event of an earthquake, severe weather, tsunami, or other disasters? How will you know if your children or parents are safe? You and your family can help reduce the physical challenges as well as the stress of a disaster by preparing in advance.

Below are downloadable resources to help you and your loved ones get prepared for emergencies:

Beat the Heat Brochure

Beat the Heat

English     Spanish

Calling 9-1-1 Brochure

Calling 9-1-1

English     Spanish
Tagalog     Khmer

Earthquake Preparedness Brochure

Earthquake Preparedness

English     Spanish

Emergency Preparedness Guide

Emergency Planning Guide

English     Spanish

Family Communication Plan

Family Communications Cards

English     Spanish

Information for Older Residents

Information for Older Residents

English     Spanish

Information for People with Disabilities

Information for People with Disabilities

English     Spanish

Video Presentation (ASL Interpreted)
Information for Pet Owners

Information for Pet Owners

English     Spanish
Preparing for Emergencies Makes Good Business Sense

Preparing for Emergencies Makes Good Business Sense

English     Spanish

 

Severe Weather

Severe Weather

English     Spanish
Tagalog     Khmer

Tsunami Preparedness

Tsunami Preparedness Guide

English     Spanish
 

Disaster Preparedness Apps


Alert Long Beach

Alert Long Beach

MyShake Early Earthquake Warning

Early Earthquake Warning

CalOES MyHazards

CalOES MyHazards

Additional Resources