{"id":811,"date":"2016-08-04T15:44:37","date_gmt":"2016-08-04T22:44:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/police\/?page_id=811"},"modified":"2018-08-30T14:30:06","modified_gmt":"2018-08-30T21:30:06","slug":"what-you-should-know-in-a-natural-disaster","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/police\/what-you-should-know-in-a-natural-disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know in a Natural Disaster"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>September is National Preparedness Month<\/h2>\n<p>National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit.\u00a0 This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Don&#8217;t Wait, Communicate.\u00a0 Make Your Emergency Plan Today,&#8221; and has an emphasis on preparedness for youth, older adults, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s September or any other month of the year, disaster can strike at any time without warning.\u00a0 Cal OES encourages all Californians to be prepared for when &#8211; not if &#8211; the next emergency will occur.\u00a0\u00a0 How prepared are you?<\/p>\n<h4>Inf\u00f3rmese. Qu\u00e9 hacer antes, durante y despu\u00e9s de una emergencia.\u00a0Ready.gov en <a title=\"Ready.gov Spanish espanol\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/es\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/h4>\n<h2>10 Ways to Be Prepared<\/h2>\n<p>Preparedness is something you can practice with your family!\u00a0 Cal OES has tips, tricks, brochures, and videos to help you learn what you can do around your home to ensure that you are ready for anything!<\/p>\n<p>Our office is delegated by the Governor to support and enhance all phases of emergency management which include Preparedness, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation.\u00a0 The Planning and Preparedness Division identifies a number of plans, guidance materials, support information, points of reference, and other materials to assist in the development of a successful all-encompassing preparedness program.<\/p>\n<h4>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caloes.ca.gov\/ICESite\/Pages\/10-Ways-To-Be-Prepared.aspx\">10 Ways to Be Prepared<\/a> and get ready with us! Visite al <a href=\"http:\/\/www.caloes.ca.gov\/ICESite\/Pages\/10-Maneras-de-Estar-Preparados.aspx\">10 Maneras de Estar Preparados<\/a> y prep\u00e1rate con nosotros!<\/h4>\n<h2>Preparedness Additional Resources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Ready.Gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/media-library\/assets\/documents\/29972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Personal Preparedness In America: Findings<\/a> from the 2009 Citizen Corps National Survey<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Cal OES Preparedness Branch\" href=\"http:\/\/www.caloes.ca.gov\/Cal-OES-Divisions\/Planning-Preparedness\">Cal OES Preparedness Branch<\/a> &#8211; Find tips to prepare for any emergency.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to MyHazards Website\" href=\"http:\/\/myhazards.calema.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyHazards<\/a> &#8211; Learn the risks in your neighborhood<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Cal FIRE\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fire.ca.gov\/communications\/communications_firesafety.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CAL FIRE<\/a> &#8211; Are you fire safe? Visit CAL FIRE for your fire safety education<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to California Volunteers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.californiavolunteers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CalVolunteers<\/a> \u2013 Learn more about volunteer opportunities and get involved<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Ready.Gov\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready America<\/a> &#8211; Founders of National Preparedness Month<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Ready.Gov for Kids\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready Kids<\/a> &#8211; Information for kids and schools on how to prepare for any emergency<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to The Great Shakeout\" href=\"http:\/\/www.shakeout.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Great California ShakeOut <\/a>\u2013 Take part in the largest earthquake drill ever conducted!<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to FEMA\" href=\"http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FEMA <\/a>&#8211; Disaster recovery info, preparedness, and assistance<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Department of Homeland Security\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dhs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Homeland Security<\/a> &#8211; Learn more about cybersecurity and terrorism threats and how you can protect yourself<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to the American Red Cross\" href=\"http:\/\/www.redcross.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Red Cross<\/a> \u2013 See how you can help aid in the response and recovery process<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cfilc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Foundation for Independent Living Centers<\/a> &#8211; A Statewide, non-profit trade organization made up of 25 Independent Living Centers<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to the National Council on Disability\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ncd.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Council on Disability<\/a> &#8211; Independent Federal agency empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society<\/li>\n<li>Contact your <a title=\"Link to Cal OES Regional Operations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sandiegocounty.gov\/oes\/\">local Office of Emergency Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Cal OES Animal and Pet Planning\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanhumane.org\/fact-sheet\/general-safety-rules\/\">Pet Safety Tips<\/a> &#8211; Don&#8217;t forget these family members!<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Ready Indian Country\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ready.gov\/make-a-plan\/indian-country\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready Indian Country!<\/a> &#8211; Prepare for emergencies in Tribal Nations<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Link to Totally Unprepared\" href=\"http:\/\/www.totallyunprepared.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Totally Unprepared<\/a> &#8211; Earthquake preparedness tips and resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September is National Preparedness Month National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, and also where we visit.\u00a0 This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Don&#8217;t Wait, Communicate.\u00a0 Make Your Emergency Plan Today,&#8221;&hellip; 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