Will You Be Ready If Disaster Strikes?

Join us online or in person for these important workshops that can help you and your family be prepared for natural disasters, accidents, and emergencies - before they happen. Experts will help guide you with tips, strategies, and hands-on training.

ONLINE EVENTS:

Build Your Personal Disaster Plan
March 12 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Learn how to build a personal disaster plan and a 72-hour go-bag. REGISTER

Home Fire Safety and Earthquake Preparedness
March 26 | 12-1 p.m. | Online
Learn how to prevent home fires and prepare for earthquakes. REGISTER

Be Disaster Ready! Tips from the American Red Cross
April 8 | 9-10 a.m | Online
Discover the best ways to safeguard important documents, protect pets, and support vulnerable family members during an emergency. REGISTER

IN PERSON EVENTS:

Emergency Prep BINGO
April 9 | 1-3 p.m. | Chula Vista, CA
Have fun playing BINGO while learning emergency preparedness tips—and win prizes for your go-bag or stay-at-home box. REGISTER

Hands-On Fire Extinguisher Training
April 11 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | San Diego, CA
Learn how to use a fire extinguisher and learn key fire safety tips during hands-on training. REGISTER

If you have been affected by recent disasters or would like more information, please visit: How to Protect Yourself from Common Disaster Scams.

San Diego County Resources:

Family and/or Personal Disaster Plan books to help you develop your plan are available in multiple languages and can be found at your local County Branch Library and:

• AlertSanDiego Make a Plan
• Listos CA Resources Resource Hub – Listos California

Disaster preparedness is not “just a nice to have” but being prepared can minimize the impact of a disaster. Having your own personal disaster plan and go-bag can make you more disaster confident and resilient. This is a project we can work on together in 2025! If you would like to join our 2025 Prepare in a Year Campaign and receive Monthly Tips, via email, please send your email request to San Diego County Fire’s CERT Coordinator at Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov