Key elements of individual and family preparedness

• Prepare an emergency pack-up kit
• Store enough food, water and medicines to last for 72 hours
• Develop and practice family emergency plan, including escape routes
• Develop family communications plans and meeting points
• Understand home utility shut-off and home hazard avoidance
• Understand school parent-child pickup plans and policies
• Safe storage of insurance and other vital records
• Plan for any special needs (eg, disabilities)
• Emergency care and support for pets

Additional considerations

• Infants & young children 
• Seniors
• Disabilities and other special needs

Take action

• Make a plan!
• Register cell phones with AlertSanDiego, the county-wide emergency notification system.