Transparency It’s important to prepare before there is an emergency. Here are resources and tools available to help you plan and prepare if an emergency or national disaster occurs.
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services site has information about disaster assistance, the State’s Earthquake Program, hazard mitigation and hazardous materials, information for emergency managers, laws and regulations, meetings and workshops, and plans and publications.
Listos California
Listos California helps individuals, families and communities prepare for disasters like wildfires, earthquakes and floods. When we all do our part, we keep more people safe.
Emergency Preparedness
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website has an Emergency Preparedness page including “Feeling Safe, Being Safe” that will help you make a plan that you can use in case of an emergency. The video demonstrates how to complete the workbook and put together a home emergency kit. The printable magnet lets you post your essential emergency contact information on your refrigerator for first responders.
The Department of Developmental Services also has this Emergency Preparedness Guide/Toolkit.
Safety Net
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Safety Net web site has online newsletters that focus on specific topics. The DDS Safety Net website focuses on emergency preparedness for people with developmental disabilities.
