Disaster Preparedness
Be Informed
If an evacuation is called in the City of Alameda, local officials will provide information via radio broadcast on A.M. 1280. Government agencies, the American Red Cross and other disaster relief organizations will provide emergency shelter and supplies. But just in case, you should plan to have enough water, food, clothing and emergency supplies to last at least three days. In the event of a catastrophic national emergency, you could need to be self‑sufficient for up to two weeks.
The amount of time you have to evacuate your home or community will depend on the disaster. If the disaster is a severe winter storm or similar event that can be monitored, you could have a day or two to get ready. But many disasters, such as earthquakes, offer no time at all for people to gather even the most basic necessities. This is why you should prepare now.
Types of disasters that can strike the City of Alameda: (The following links will redirect you to the appropriate website)
- House fires
- Earthquakes
- Droughts
- Chemical emergencies
- Pandemic flu
- Terrorism
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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preparedness kit for your family. Each family is unique and has
their own particular needs. This document will give you some
ideas as to how to be prepared for natural disaster that can hit
at any time and how to keep your family safe, protected and
healthy.
It's never too early or too late to make a plan. Disasters
can cause widespread panic and confusion. You could be cut off
from help for a few hours or a few days. In that time, you want
to make sure your family is safe and accounted for. This
document will give you some excellent suggestions on how to keep
track of your family in the event of an emergency.