Emergency Preparedness
Preparing for a disaster is an important part of keeping you, families, local businesses, schools, faith communities, senior citizens, those with access and functional needs, and all of Palo Alto safe.
Planning and preparing for this eventuality may save your life, minimize property damage, and reduce economic loss. Palo Alto has over 65,000 residents, but only 40-50 first responders on duty at any given time. Learning and preparing to be self-sufficient for at least 14 days will be key in making it through a large disaster.
Know Your Hazards
The City of Palo Alto residents, businesses, schools, faith communities, and special populations face potential hazards from natural, intentional, and unintentional causes. Familiarize yourself with the threats and hazards facing Palo Alto.
Stay Informed
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The Office of Emergency Services provides multiple options to receive public warnings and emergency alerts. Contact us or stay connected if you're interested in following Palo Alto Public Safety.
Sign up for alerts, stay connected, contact us.
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Get Prepared
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Learn how to be self sufficient and reconnect with family if separated.
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Identify your risks. Know what disasters are most likely to affect your business. |
Whether day care, K-12, or a college, emergency preparedness helps to keep students and staff safe.
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Planning for emergencies is important, but involved faith-based communities also play an important role in a disaster.
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Determine any special assistance, supplies, support networks you may need, and more. |
BE PREPARED: ACCESS & FUNCTIONAL NEEDS Plan ahead to ensure you have assistive devices, supplies, a transportation plan, and more.
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Get Involved
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Sign up to be an Emergency Services Volunteer.
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Sign up to be on our Community Emergency Response Team.
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Sign up to be a Block Preparedness Coordinator.
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