Emergency Preparedness Links
The links below are great resources and contain a lot of excellent information regarding how you can better prepare for a disaster.
Emergency Preparedness Resources
State and Federal Partners
- California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Non-Governmental Partners and Resources
- American Red Cross
- American Red Cross – San Benito/Monterey County Chapter
- San Benito/Monterey Chapter Locations
- Disaster Preparedness
- Salvation Army
Earthquake Information
- The Great California Shakeout – Register Now!
- Current USGS Earthquake Information
- Earthquake Information – California Integrated Seismic Network (CISN)
San Benito County Volunteer Opportunities
- San Benito County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- San Benito County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service)
- San Benito County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Sheriff’s Office Explorer Program
- Hollister Police Department Explorer Program – Call
- Hollister Fire Department Explorer Program – Call
Information for Animal Owners
- Interactive Large Animal Disaster Planning
- 20 Disaster Planning Questions
- Protecting Against Wildfire
- Barn Fire Safety Checklist
- HSUS Disaster Preparedness for Horses
- Emergency Planning Workbook
- Create a Horse Disaster Plan
- Horse Owners: Prepare for Disasters
- I never thought it would happen to me
- Firewise Landscaping for Horse Properties
- Equine Evacuation Kit
- Disaster Action Guidelines for Horse Owners
- Navigating Natural Disasters With Horses
- Horses and Floods
- Horses and Brush Fires
- Evacuation Procedures video ( People and pets)
- Horse Stable Barn Fire Prevention and Preparation Tips
- Wildland Fire Safety for Your Livestock and Pets
- Tips on Evacuating Ranch Animals From Fire Areas
Weather Resources
Utilities
24-Hour Power Outage Information Line – (800) 743-5002
Other Helpful Office of Emergency Services Links
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