Getting prepared is within your reach.

Learn how to plan to keep you and those close to you safe

Gather and store your emergency supplies.

Learn how to plan for your safety and those who are close to you. Whether you live in a house or an apartment building, are a senior, have young children, or have access and functional needs, you benefit from preparing for a disaster.

Remember you don’t have to do it all in one day. Prepare over time because every step you take improves your preparedness.


Prepare to Stay and Prepare to Go

Depending on the disaster or emergency, you may be able to stay in your home or it may be safer for you to evacuate. Fortunately, most of your preparation helps in both situations.

Shelter in Place

When: It is safe to stay in your home, or you are instructed to shelter in place

Examples: Earthquake, pandemic

Steps to Get Prepared:

  1. Make a Plan
  2. Gather supplies & assemble a Stay Box
  3. Know your neighbors
Shelter in place
Evacuation

Evacuation

When: There is an evacuation order or it’s the safest option

Examples: Fire, flood

Steps to Get Prepared:

  1. Make a Plan
  2. Gather supplies & pack a Go Bag
  3. Know your neighbors

Where do you want to start?

Make a Plan

Make a plan and share with those close to you.

gather supplies

Gather Supplies

Whether you stay or evacuate, you need supplies.

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Education & Resources

Watch videos, read a flyer, or take a class to learn more.

Hazards

Hazards

Learn about the hazards we face in Marin.