Ready Marin

We all benefit from preparing for a disaster and we all have different needs based on age, family, pets, medical issues or disabilities. Remember, you don’t have to do it all in one day. It’s okay to prepare over time because every step you take improves your preparedness.

Whether you Stay (shelter in place) or Go (evacuate), these tips will help you. Let’s walk through the 5 simple steps to get started.

Find what interests you and start there!

Get Alerts

In a disaster you need to know what to do, where to go, and when. Sign up to get alerts from trusted local agencies:

• AlertMarin tells you when you need to take action to be safe
• Nixle sends notifications with local information by Zip Code
• PG&E alerts notify you when a public safety power outage might occur (you can sign up even if you are not an account holder)

Learn more about Alerts & Notifications

Make a Plan

Know who you will rely on and who relies on you.

• Establish an out-of-area contact and share your plan with the people you care about
• Write down important phone numbers (if you lose your cell phone or you can’t charge it)
• Choose a meeting place in case your family gets separated

Learn how to Make a Plan

Pack a Go Bag

Gather supplies and pack a bag to take if you have to evacuate.

• You may only have minutes to collect items if you have to leave quickly, so pack a Go Bag now
• Everyone in your household needs a Go Bag, including your pets

Learn to gather supplies and Pack a Go Bag

Assemble a Stay Box

Gather supplies and assemble a box in case you have to shelter at home. (And if you’re home you can always access your Go Bag!)

• Be prepared to shelter in place for 5-7 days
• Store food, water, extra medications
• Know how and when to turn off your gas and water

Learn to gather supplies and Assemble a Stay Box

Help friends and neighbors get ready

When a disaster occurs and people need help, neighbors turn to neighbors.

• Meet your neighbors now and share information, prepare and train together
• Join a Neighborhood Response Group (or start a new one)
• A community that knows each other is more resilient during and after a disaster

Learn about Neighborhood Response Groups

Keep it simple

The ReadyMarin website is full of good information and checklists for you to prepare. Take a little time to get started by doing something that interests you. Maybe you want to pack a small Go Bag for your cat or buy an extra jug of water weekly when you go to the store. Keep it simple!

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