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Emergency Preparedness

Natural disasters, like earthquakes and flooding, or manmade ones, like fire or explosions, happen without warning. Being prepared for emergencies can greatly lessen injury and loss of life or property. The Beach Cities Health District is part of the South Bay’s emergency preparedness network.

As Ben Franklin counseled, “By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” Getting you and your family informed on proper safety procedures and securing a few easy-to-acquire supplies can go a long way towards easing the impact of a disaster or emergency. Learn how to create your own disaster plan by visiting the sites and resources below. 

Create a Kit
FEMA Emergency Supply Kit Checklist
Ready.Gov Emergency Supply Kit Checklist

Make a Plan
Individuals and Families
Evacuation plan from Ready.Gov
Family communiation plan from Ready.Gov
Community Emergency Response Team Training
http://www.prepare2respond.org/

Businesses
Emergency preparedness guide for businesses from Ready.Gov
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
Safe America Prepared
Shakeout Drill for Business

Educate Yourself
Tsunamis
Cal EMA Tsunami information 
FEMA Tsunami information
National Weather Service

Earthquakes
USGS Earthquake Tracker
Earthquake Country Alliance
earthquakecountry.info

General Information

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
American Red Cross
City of Hermosa Beach
City of Redondo Beach
City of Manhattan Beach

Local Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities
Beach Cities Health District Medical Reserve Corps
Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team
Redondo Beach Community emergency Response Team
Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch
Redondo Beach Neighborhood Watch
Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch
Redondo Beach Volunteers in Policing