Education & Resources
There are many free learning opportunities available including videos, online and in-person classes, events and brochures. We all learn in different ways so find what works for you to get prepared.
Get Ready Preparedness Classes
Get Ready is our basic preparedness program, a free one-hour class (online and in-person) on how to be safe before, during and after a disaster.
Offered throughout Marin County, we walk you through the basics: understand hazards, how to sign up for alerts, make a plan, organize emergency supplies, and other strategies to keep your family safe. Many Marin public safety agencies offer this course to teach you what to do before, during and after a disaster.
California for All: Listos California
The State of California has worked with communities across the state to boost resiliency, provide new accessible in-language information and advance a new culture of disaster preparedness. The goal of Listos California is to prepare the most vulnerable populations for disasters before they strike.
Listos California has more than 100 free resources in 20 languages for you to understand and share disaster preparedness information for your home and community. Explore the offerings at Listos Get Resources.
We’ve listed a few of our favorite publications below.
Disaster Ready Guide
This short booklet walks you through the 5 Safety Steps for Any Disaster. It includes:
First Aid Kit for Your Mind
Normal stresses in life can increase during a disaster such as a pandemic, wildfire or earthquake. After a disaster or even a nearby wildfire, you may have strong mental, emotional or physical reactions.
You already know it’s important to have a first aid kit ready for when someone gets hurt. Did you know you can also take healthy steps now to prevent or reduce harm to your mental health? This booklet covers five simple steps to help.
The Five Healthy Steps
Download the Listos California First Aid Kit for the Mind (PDF)
Fire Safe Marin: Programs for Kids
Fire Safe Marin offers resources to help kids and their families prepare for emergencies. A series of short and engaging videos help children understand the threats posed by wildfires, floods, earthquakes, and power outages.
Questions and activities between each video test comprehension and encourage conversation and actions to keep safe. Homework assignments invite the whole family to take part in making a plan to stay safe.
