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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & SECURITY

Be Prepared:
Family Emergency Preparedness

Being prepared is as simple as planning ahead. The following links are not endorsed by this department, but merely starting points to help you get your family ready for emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness:

California Department of Health Services) Be Prepared California

Dept. of Homeland Security) 30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness

Ready America) Ready America: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed

FEMA) FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency

California OES) California Office of Emergency Services (OES): Be Smart, Be Responsible, Be Prepared. Get Ready!

Home Disaster Kits / "Go-Kits":

: Ready America) Get A Kit

American Red Cross) Build a Disaster Supply Kit

Make A Plan:

Ready America) Family Communications Plan

Ready America) Evacuating

Pet Preparedness:

Ready America) Preparing for Pet Emergencies

ASPCA) Emergency Pet Preparedness

American Red Cross) Animal Safety

Terrorism
Terrorism Preparation
Terrorism: Related Links
El Dorado County Emergency Preparedness link
EDC Public Health Preparedness link

How to Disinfect your Well

What You Should Know about Using Facemasks and Respirators during a Flu Pandemic (link to CDC)
Pandemic Influenza / Avian Flu Info (link to EDC Public Health)
Q & A About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus (link to CDC)

Emergency Handbook for Food Managers [.pdf]
Handbook - Discussion Guide
 Photo Lessons

Emergency Response Planning for Child Care Providers [.pdf]

Links to Retail Suppliers
of Emergency Kits
(These companies and/or their affiliates are not endorsed in any way by this Department. This list is strictly for your convenience.)