Emergency Preparedness

The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. There are several steps that citizens of San Bruno can do to be prepared for the next disaster or emergency. These steps include the following:

• Get a kit of Emergency Supplies that will last up to three days per family member; don't forget your pets
• Make a plan to include family communications, shelter-in-place and evacuation
• Be Informed, visit Ready.gov and sign up for emergency notifications from San Mateo County (SMC) Alert
• Get involved, sign up for one of our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses, and learn how to save a life at one of our CPR classes

Supplemental Materials

The following materials will aid you and your family in preparing for the next unexpected event:

• This Emergency Preparation Checklist (PDF) provides a great general guideline for things to do before the next disaster occurs
• This Family Disaster Plan (PDF) publication provides a guide for your family before and after the next disaster occurs
• Check out a list of what should be in your Family Disaster Kit (PDF)
• This Food and Water List (PDF) provides a good guide on how to store, use and maintain food and water for an emergency
• Access the Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country publication developed by the USGS and the Red Cross which has a great collection of information for preparing and dealing with the special hazards of living in Earthquake country (this version was developed specifically for the Bay Area Region): 
  • Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country (English) (PDF)
  • Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country (Spanish) (PDF)
  • Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean) (PDF)
• How to Duck Cover and Hold (PDF)
• Information is about How and When to Shelter in Place (PDF)
• Helpful information on how to deal with the aftermath of a Transportation Disaster (PDF) such as an aviation disaster
• Being part of a major metropolitan region brings the unfortunate risk of Terrorism; view a helpful Terrorism Publication (PDF) that has information on how to prepare and deal with a Terrorist disaster
• Useful tips for Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs (PDF)

Public Safety Power Shutoff

What can I do to prepare for a Public Safety Power Shutoff? The effects of climate change are making California's wildfire season longer and more intense, threatening our homes, our lives and our economy. That's why it is important to prepare an emergency plan in advance in the event your family is affected by a power shutoff, or any other emergency:

• Have a personal safety plan in place for every member of your household (including pets)
• Plan for any medical needs like medications that need to be refrigerated or devices that require power
• Build or restock your emergency supply kit, including food, water, flashlights, a radio, fresh batteries, first aid supplies and cash
• Identify backup charging methods for phones
• Learn how to manually open your garage door
• If you own a backup generator, ensure it is ready to safely operate
• To learn more ways to prepare, download our Public Safety Power Shutoff Fact Sheet (PDF)