How to Plan, Prepare, and Recover from a Disaster
Getting informed can help you prepare for when disaster strikes. Learn what disasters can affect your community, disaster plans such as emergency shelters and evacuation plans, and special assistance programs to prepare.
- Know what disasters could affect your area, which could call for an evacuation and when to shelter in place.
- Visit CalOES’ Access and Functional Needs page for resources and Frequently Asked Questions
- Download the FEMA app and get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.
- Watch FEMA We Prepare Everyday showing people with disabilities taking charge to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies.
- Keep a NOAA Weather Radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor TV and radio. Follow mobile alerts and warnings about severe weather in your area.
- Watch FEMA’s Personal Disaster Preparedness videos to learn about personal preparedness tips for people with disabilities.
Make a Plan
Individuals with Access and Functional Needs know their own functional abilities and needs during an emergency and should make a plan that best suits their individual needs. Create a network of trusted individuals such as family, friends, co-workers, and others who can assist you during an emergency and include them in your emergency planning process. Think about what you will be able to do and what help you may need before, during, and after an emergency.
- Build a Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Register your VoIP, cellular phone, or email address to receive notices and alerts during a disaster at Alert San Diego. Select the Accessible Option during registration to receive notifications in American Sign Language (ASL).