Disaster Preparedness

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity, or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility. 


ReadyForWildfire.org

Ready, Set, Go - Wildfire Preparedness Resources

Defensible Space	defensible-space
Hardening Your Home	hardening-your-home
Fire-Resistant Landscaping	fire-resistant-landscaping
Wildfire Action Plan	wildfire-action-plan
Prepare Your Family	prepare-your-family
Emergency Supply Kit	See "Build a Kit" resources below
Insurance Preparedness	insurance-preparedness	Insurance Commissioner on Preparing for the Next Wildfire Season
Evacuation Guide	go-evacuation-guide
Pre-Evacuation Preparation Steps	pre-evacuation-preparation-steps
Plan for Power Outages	power-outage-information
Evacuation Steps	evacuation-steps
Animal Evacuation	animal-evacuation
What to do if Trapped	what-to-do-if-trapped
Sign-up for Emergency Notifications	alertsolano.com

Preparedness Resources

Make a Plan	ready.gov/plan
Build a Kit	ready.gov/kit	make a kit video	emergency-supply-kit
Planning for Seniors	ready.gov/seniors	disaster preparedness
Planning for People with Disabilities	ready.gov/disability	how-to-prepare-for emergencies	general preparedness
Planning for Pets and Animals	ready.gov/pets
Sign-up for Emergency Notifications	alertsolano.com

Preparedness Resources by Disaster

Earthquake	ready.gov/earthquake	earthquake.ca.gov	my shake mobile app	earthquakeauthority
Wildfire	ready.gov/wildfire	readyforwildfire.org	pge wildfire preparedness
Flood	ready.gov/floods	floodsmart.gov	storm ready	sand & sandbags
Power Outage	power-outage information	ready.gov/power outages	safety-and preparedness	gas-shutoff-devices
PSPS	prepare-for-psps	updates and alerts	what to expect	psps-support
Extreme Heat	extreme heat	cooling centers	cdc-extreme-heat	cdph-extreme-heat

Pandemic Resources

COVID-19	Coronavirus Information	covid19.ca.gov	cdc.gov/coronavirus
West Nile	West Nile Information	westnile.ca.gov

Get Notified                                                                             

Click Here to sign-up for Alert Solano
Click Here to follow @SolanoOES on Facebook
Click Here to follow @SolanoOES on Twitter
Click Here to listen to 95.3 Live

Firewise & Fire Safe Resources

California Fire Safe Council	cafiresafecouncil.org/
NFPA Firewise USA	nfpa.org/Firewise-USA
Green Valley Fire Safe Council	gvfsc.org/
FIRESafe Marin	firesafemarin.org/
Napa Firewise	napafirewise.org/

Evacuation & Road Closure Terminology
Terminology is consistent with California statewide standards

Evacuation Order	There is an immediate threat to life. It is a lawful order to leave now and the area is lawfully closed to public access. It is important to note that not all evacuation orders begin with an evacuation warning.
Evacuation Warning	There is a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and/or livestock are encouraged to leave now.
Shelter in Place	Go indoors. Shut and lock your doors and windows and be prepared to self-sustain until further notice and/or you are contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.
Evacuation Orders Lifted	This is the formal announcement lifting evacuations in an area currently under evacuation.
Hard Closure	Closed to all traffic except Fire and Law Enforcement.
Soft Closure	Closed to all traffic except Fire, Law Enforcement, and critical incident resources (i.e. utility, Caltrans, City/County Roads, or those needed to repair or restore infrastructure.)
Resident Only Closure	Soft closure with the additional allowance of residents and local government agencies assisting with response and recovery.

Sign up to receive emergency notifications, alertsolano.com