Prepare For Emergencies

Prepare before an emergency happens

Living in the mountains means being farther from help when things go wrong. Take these steps now so you and your household are ready.

Getting Started

The essential steps every South Skyline household should take now — before an emergency happens.

Our most likely and dangerous hazard. Defensible space, evacuation decisions, early warning, and local Fire Safe Councils.

Drop, cover, and hold on — and what to check for afterward. We sit above active fault systems.

Heavy rain events can isolate our mountain communities for days. Road closures, blocked culverts, and staying safe.

PG&E PSPS events and storm outages can last a week or more. Generators, solar, batteries, and what to plan for.

What to stockpile at home and what to pack for a rapid evacuation. Water storage, food, and the essentials.

Hazardous materials, public health emergencies, and other scenarios — with links to Ready.gov resources.

A household communication plan, evacuation checklist, and shelter-in-place guidance for your family.

Emergency supplies and evacuation plans for pets, horses, and livestock — including local support resources.

First aid training, community medical caches, and how to be prepared to help when emergency services are delayed.

Wildfire insurance is in crisis in California. How to navigate cancellations, find coverage, and get help.