Phone Tree Tips

SCDD Phone Tree Tips / Consejos de SCDD para una Red de Teléfonos:Not everyone has the internet or uses computers. Use these handy tips to call a friend and see if they are ok or need help. Return to Emergency...

Personal Emergency Plan (PEP)

Personal Emergency Plan (PEP) For people in the Disability, Access, and Functional Needs (DAFN) community, many resources are available to prepare for and respond to disasters. The Personal Emergency Plan helps collect information a hospital, EMT, or direct care staff...

How to Get Ready for Fire (Evacuation)

Here is a great article from the Independent from December 2017 on what to do when you receive evacuation orders with short notice.  Photo credit to Paul Wellman. https://www.independent.com/news/2017/dec/07/how-get-ready-fire/ Evacuation Information Many steps should...

Prepare for Emergencies

Be prepared for Emergencies A wealth of disaster preparation tips and tools can be found for every type of disaster at www.ready.gov—FEMA’s website created as part of the “Resolve to be Ready” initiative. Keep yourself informed by seeing our other posts for...

During an Emergency

Dial 2-1-1 from any phone in Ventura, Santa Barbara, or San Luis Obispo County for various resources. See our other posts for Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and San Luis Obispo County for country-specific emergency information and resources. Cal Fire Incidents...

Disaster Recovery

After an Emergency Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)   Cal OES has compiled this detailed brochure for Assistance and Services for Disaster Recovery. Locate local Food Pantries   Disaster Assistance Application Checklist   Post-Fire Checklist This includes great...