Every resident and business should have an emergency plan to provide for basic needs (food, water, shelter, sanitation, etc.) for 72 to 96 hours. Consult the following resources to prepare for a damaging earthquake:
Be aware of the potential for falling glass or debris, compromised structures, downed power lines and contaminated water resulting from earthquakes:
Learn what to do so you're ready when heavy rains come.
What to do during a storm?
Learn where to get sandbags and how to use them.
During periods of severe weather causing wide-spread damage to utilities, facilities or transportation, Carlsbad residents are encouraged to consult the Emergency Information page and local media to stay informed.
Monitor stations that broadcast emergency alert messages: local TV and radio stations KOGO-AM 600 kHz and KLSD-AM 1360kHz. Have battery powered radios on hand and preset those stations.
Flood warnings are disseminated by the Emergency Alert System through local radio and television stations (KOGO-AM600, KFMB-AM760, KPBS-FM89.5, FOX6, KFBM8, KGTV10, KNSD, KSWB, KUSI, KBNT, XHAS, and KPBC) and by NOAA Weather Radio at 162.40 MHz.
Civil unrest or disturbance is an unlawful assembly that constitutes a breach of the peace, or any assembly of persons where there is danger of collective violence, destruction of property or other unlawful acts.
Technological hazards arise from human activities such as the manufacture, transportation, storage and use of hazardous materials. Technological hazards also include nuclear power plant failures and radiological releases. Hazardous material spills and releases are the most common type of technological hazard.
Pandemic flu differs from the seasonal flu: pandemic flu involves a new virus for which vaccines have not yet been developed and for which anti-virals may not be effective. Pandemics are also characterized by global spread of the novel virus.
According to The Final Report and Findings of the Safe School Initiative:
Severe heat poses a health risk, particularly to the elderly, non-ambulatory and those suffering from illness. Residents should seek medical treatment if they suspect impairment from the heat.
Increased public demand for air conditioning can place additional stress on the electrical power grid potentially jeopardizing electricity availability in selected areas.
All residents should ensure access to water. Those feeling the affects of heat may choose to visit a cool zone. Cool zones are air conditioned facilities that welcome the public to escape the effects of the heat.
For hours of operation, please contact:
Senior Center
799 Pine Ave.
760-755-1666
Dove Library
1775 Dove Lane
760-602-2049
Terrorism is the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in the furtherance of political or social objectives.
Terrorist weapons may include biological, chemical, nuclear or radiological weapons as well as arson, incendiary, explosive, and armed attacks; industrial sabotage and hazardous material releases and cyber-terrorism. Improvised high explosive devises have been the terrorists’ weapon of choice.
Yes. We have a robust anti-terrorism program and significant improvements have been made in the past ten years.
The goal is to help prevent and prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural and manmade disasters that could impact San Diego County. More specifically, we’ve made the following improvements since Sept 11, 2001:
San Diego County has developed a Regional Exercise Program which includes cross-training with all cities, law enforcement, state and military. The region conducts a major full scale regional exercise annually, as well as scores of other drills and exercises each year, all focused on improving our response coordination and capability.
The Region has received more than $162 million in Homeland Security since 2001 which have used for:
Wildfires can cause extensive destruction of homes and other property located in the wildland-urban interface, the zone between developed and undeveloped areas. Wildland fires can quickly move from the interface area to more densely populated communities.
Despite its proximity to the coast, Carlsbad can experience the same fire hazard conditions as east San Diego county.
Violent incidents include acts of terrorism, an active shooter, kidnapping, hostage-taking, assaults, armed intruder, robbery, burglary, break-in, etc.
Note: Report violence. Any employee who is aware of a potentially violent situation that may carry over into the workplace should report information to the City of Carlsbad Police Department.