Carlsbad City Library offers information to help you prepare for the event of a possible disaster or emergency.

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

	Emergency Preparedness Library Resources: Link: Preparedness.pdf
	Don't Be Afraid, Be Ready Link: http://www.ready.gov
	Federal Emergency Management Agency's Guide to Citizen Preparedness Link: http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/

LOCAL COMMUNITY AWARENESS RESOURCES

Disaster Preparedness

	San Diego County Office of Disaster Preparedness (ODP) Link: http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/oes/
	San Diego Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Link: http://www.sdarc.org/disaster/
	Chapter Headquarters		(619) 542-7400
	Oceanside Office		(760) 757-5403
	State of California, Governor's Office of Emergency Services(OES) Link: http://www.oes.ca.gov/Operational/OESHome.nsf

How to Help
The following web links and phone numbers may be useful.

	American Red Cross:
		Blood Donations	(800) GIVE LIFE
		Blood donations are always needed. The "universal" blood type, "O-negative," is generally in the highest demand. Link: http://www.redcross.org/donate/give
		Oceanside Sites 1906 Oceanside Blvd #T 2936 Oceanside Blvd	(760) 433-3814 (760) 757-5403
		Monetary Donations Link: http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html	(800) HELP NOW
		Volunteer Link: http://www.redcross.org/donate/volunteer	(619) 542-7699
	Salvation Army: Link: http://www.salvationarmy.usawest.org/usw/www_usw.nsf
	Oceanside Sites 2245 S. El Camino Real 3935 Lake Blvd		(760) 721-1907 (760) 631-8212
	Vista Site 1050 E Vista Way		(760) 945-7284
Disclaimer

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