Office of Emergency Services -
Family Disaster Readiness Plan

Are you ready?

The best response to any disaster is what you do before it occurs. Disasters can strike quickly - many times without any warning.

The City of Stockton makes every effort to provide you with emergency instructions and information during a disaster. You can access the information on your TV and radio by listening to announcements on being broadcast through the Emergency Alert System (EAS). You may have heard/seen announcements on radio and TV stations testing the Emergency Alert System.

However, in the case of a surprise event or situation, there may not be time to broadcast the information, or you may not have access to a TV or radio. So, you need to be prepared for the unexpected and know how to react quickly.

Here are some suggestions for you and your family to follow to make sure you're prepared for a possible disaster.

Your plan

• Identify 2 places to meet outside your home, and outside your neighborhood in case you can't get home.
  
  
• Choose an out-of-state contact to be your "family contact." Sometimes it's easier to call out-of-state because our local phone lines may be tied up during a local disaster.
  
  
• Make arrangements to stay out of town in cases where you may be evacuated.
  
  
• If you have pets, make special arrangements for their care. Pets are not allowed in public shelters.

• Utility shut-off, including gas, electricity and water. This is especially important if you suspect a leak.
  
  
• Disaster supply kit. The kit should contain essentials such as
  • 3-day supply of water for each person (1 gallon per person per day)
  • Nonperishable food, such as ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits and vegetables, canned juices, vitamins, granola bars trail mix, and nuts.
  • Clothing, including sturdy shoes, rain gear, blankets, and sleeping bags.
  • First aid kit that includes gauze pads, bandaids, antiseptic, soap and adhesive tape.
  • Tools and Supplies.
  • Radio with extra batteries.
  • Flashlight with extra batteries.
  • Manual can opener
  • Utility knife
  • Toilet paper
  • Matches
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Find additional tips for disaster preparedness by visiting www.ready.gov

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