Be prepared for Emergencies

As part of the “Resolve to be Ready” initiative, FEMA offers tools and disaster preparation tips on their website, www.ready.gov, with preparedness tips here

Tips on Wildfire Evacuation – https://www.ready.gov/wildfires

Learn “How to Make a Shareable Preparedness Plan using Google Docs” or sign up to receive tips by text messaging

Check out the DDS SafetyNet Spring newsletter for more information on emergency preparedness: DDS SafetyNet Spring Newsletter DDS Safety Net Emergency Preparation

Sign up to receive Public Alerts by text – http://www.nixle.com/ 

This system emails you alerts and can be set to text alerts to you. Text your zip code to 888777. The Everbridge system used by County Emergency Management sends out emergency alerts to residents by zip code. If you get an error message, contact your cell phone provider to allow your phone to send and receive shortcodes.

Mother smiles with her son, a young adult with autism.
    • Mother smiles with her son, a young adult with autism.