• Glendale CERT (Glendale Community Emergency Response Team) - Trains Glendale citizens to assist in saving and sustaining lives following an emergency or disastrous event by applying basic response and organizational skills to their communities, families and neighborhoods until professional emergency response arrives.

• The national CERT website has more information regarding training and video materials.

• The American Red Cross offers information regarding preparedness at school, work, home, and in your community. They encourage everyone to “Get a Kit, Make a Plan, and Be Informed.”

• A Citizen’s Guide to Disaster Preparedness provides information regarding emergency planning, disaster supply kits, evacuation plans, shelters, and National Security emergencies.

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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  Disaster Information - more information regarding specific environmental hazards.
  Plan Ahead - ways to be ready in case an emergency were to occur.
  Apply for assistance - where you can apply for federal money after a disaster strikes.
  Recover and Rebuild - information following your house being lost or damaged.

• California Citizen Preparedness - Identifies preparedness tips related to family, business, schools, the disabled, and pets.

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention provides preparation and planning for emergencies involving chemical and bioterrorism emergencies as well as information regarding recent outbreaks.

• Ready.gov provides in-depth information about specific steps one can take, whether at home, work, or even at school to make sure they are informed and prepared in case an emergency occurs while taking care of everyday business.
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  America - Local and state information regarding emergency preparedness across the nation.
  Business - Information related to keeping your business open after a disaster strikes as well as protecting your investments.
  Kids - Games that instruct young children how to become prepared and remain calm during an emergency.

• lacounty.gov - An excellent source of information for the areas prone to flooding, along with a new survival guide and other useful subjects.

• Fema.gov/kids - A website designed to educate children on how disasters occur and provides quizzes and games on how to family disaster plan.

• Emergency Survival Program - Help your family, your neighborhood, and your business survive a disaster by being prepared.

Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling a supply kit and developing a family communications plan, are the same for both a natural or man-made emergency.

With a little planning and common sense, you can be better prepared for the unexpected. When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. CLICK Here to view a diagram of how to make a kit.

You should plan in advance what you will do in an emergency. Be prepared to assess the situation, use common sense and whatever you have on hand to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Think about the places where your family spends time: school, work and other places you frequent. Ask about their emergency plans. Find out how they will communicate with families during an emergency. If they do not have an emergency plan, consider helping develop one. CLICK Here to view a diagram of how to create a plan.

Disaster preparedness is no longer the sole concern of earthquake prone Californians and those who live in the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley." For Americans, preparedness must now account for man-made disasters as well as natural ones. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. CLICK Here to view a diagram of how to be informed.

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421 Oak St.
Glendale, CA
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