Emergency Preparedness
Living in the Bay Area presents special needs and situations with regard to emergency preparation. In this unique metropolitan region we experience various unexpected events such as 
- Earthquakes
- Terrorism
- Power Outages
- Weather related disasters
- Transportation disasters
- and many more
The following materials developed by the American Red Cross will aid you and your family in preparing for the next unexpected event
- This Emergency Preparation Checklist provides a great general guideline for things to do before the next disaster occurs.
- This Family Disaster Plan publication provides a guide for your family before and after the next disaster occurs.
- This publication lists what should be in your Family Disaster Kit
- This Food and Water list provides a good guide on how to store, use and maintain food and water for an emergency.
- This publication developed by the USGS and the Red Cross has a great collection of information for preparing and dealing with the special hazards of living in Earthquake country. This publication titled Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country is developed specifically for the Bay Area Region.
- This info is about how and when to Shelter In Place
- This publication has helpful information on how to deal with the aftermath of a Transportation Disaster such as an aviation disaster.
- Being part of a major metropolitan region brings the unfortunate risk of Terrorism. This Terrorism publications has info on how to prepare and deal with a Terrorist disaster.
- This link has useful tips for helping the disabled.
