Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP)

Self-reliance is key. Learn how to identify and anticipate hazards, reduce hazards in the home and workplace, and apply basic lifesaving medical techniques to better support yourself, your immediate family, and your home.

PEP

Be Prepared, Not Scared!!

Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you ready?

  • GOAL: Empower individuals to increase community self- sufficiency during disasters.

  • BENEFITS OF PREPAREDNESS: Reduces fear, anxiety, and disaster impact. Helps save lives of yourself, family, and neighbors

  • COMMON DISASTERS: Earthquakes, Fires (including wildfires), Severe weather (flooding).

  • PREPARE IN ADVANCE: Identify home hazards (kitchen is high-risk), Secure furniture and install alarms (smoke, CO, gas), Gather vital documents.

  • FAMILY PLANNING: Set communication plans and meeting spots, emergency contacts, practice, and share your plan.

  • SHELTER IN PLACE: Know what to do when the air outside is harmful to health.

  • EVACUATION: Know your areas, escape route planning.

  • ACCESS & FUNCTIONAL NEEDS: Plan for your unique needs, have a "Go Bag" ready.

  • PET SAFETY: Pets not allowed in most shelters, Prepare a pet survival kit and care plan

  • SUPPLIES TO STOCK: Water, food, other supplies, and storage locations.

  • EMERGENCY RESPONSE: For fire, flood, or earthquake.

  • UTILITY SHUT-OFF (Only If Necessary): When and how to shut off gas, electricity, or water.