Emergencies that affect our neighborhood take many forms. In Southern California, we are always at risk from natural hazards such as earthquakes and fires. In addition, threats from human sources are possible. In recent years, medical authorities have also become concerned about the possibilities of pandemics that can cause widespread illness.
This Web site is designed to help our community prepare and plan
for emergencies. We suggest that you start with the section called The Essentials, which
describes the basic steps any household should take to be ready for a wide spectrum of
emergencies. Other links present information specific to various threat types such as
Earthquake, Fire, Pandemic, Severe Weather and Human-Caused Threats. Our Links page
points to just a few of many resources available on the Internet.