Among the many disasters that could befall a city of Glendale’s size and geographic location are major fires, earthquakes, flooding, mudslides, and even terrorist attacks. The Glendale Fire Department is committed to providing emergency services when disasters such as these arise. However, in a major disaster, resources will be spread thin, leading to potential delays in delivering help. Fortunately, there are many ways citizens can equip and educate themselves in case a disaster occurs.

The following information is to provide you with the necessary tools to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency:

• Glendale CERT: The mission of the Glendale Community Emergency Response Team program is to train 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)

  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.

  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.

• http://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.

For more information, please contact Glendale Fire's Emergency Services Coordinator:

BC Greg Godfrey

420 W. Harvard St. Glendale, CA

(818) 548-4812

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