Earthquakes, flooding, and fires should be expected in Southern California. If a major disaster strikes your area, be prepared to survive 7 days without assistance.

Here are some tips to keep you and your family be prepared for an emergency:

• Develop a family communications plan so that all members know how to reach 1 another during an emergency; consider several scenarios.
• Teach everyone in the household the drill and then practice it.
• Make specific plans for people with special needs and family pets.
• Prepare an emergency supply kit:
  • Water: 1 gallon of water per person per day for at least 7 days, for drinking and sanitation
  • Food: at least a 7-day supply of non-perishable food
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Survival whistle or other method of signaling
  • Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air
  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape for shelter-in-place
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties for personal sanitation
  • Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
  • Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone and chargers (including a/c and car)
  • Contact list, including out-of-state contacts
• Listen to your local Emergency Alert Station
  • 95.1 FM Valley / High Desert
• San Bernardino County Emergency Information: 909-355-8800
• Report Emergencies: 9-1-1