Emergency Preparedness

Living on "the mountain" is a great experience but requires a little planning ahead for cases of emergencies. Here are some links and telephone numbers to get you started:

General Disaster Preparedness information

• Emergency Management Agency www.fema.gov
• Prepare.org www.prepare.org
• Ready.gov www.ready.gov

Other Helpful Links

• CDC Guide to Extreme Heat
• Disaster Preparedness at Home: Filter Out the Damage
• Disaster Prep & Self Storage - What You Need to Know
• What You Need to Know to Keep Your Family and Your Belongings Safe
• PA DMV Emergency Driving Tips
• Emergency Preparedness for Seniors & the Disabled
• Electricity Emergency Preparedness for Senior Citizens and Their Caretakers
• Humane Society - Protect Your Pets
• Ready for Anything: First Aid for Pets
• Kid's guide to building disaster supply kits

Guides to Emergency Preparedness

• The San Mateo Health Department's Pocket Guide to Emergency Preparedness can be downloaded here: www.smhealth.org
• The U.S. Geological Survey earthquake handbook Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country can be seen here: pubs.usgs.gov
• A lot of earthquake related info can be found here: earthquake.usgs.gov

Emergency Telephone Numbers