Coastal view from the woods - Courtesy of Ben Thum
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
Fire, Police and Medical Emergencies | 911 |
San Mateo County Sheriff | 650 363 4911 |
San Mateo County Fire | 650 345 1611 |
San Mateo County Emergency Medical Service (Ambulance) | 650 364 1313 |
PG&E to report a power outage or to get power outage status info | 800 743 5002 |