4 Steps to Disaster Preparedness
1. Create your own Personal Disaster Plan (available in 12 languages)
2. Register your cell phones for emergency alerts
3. Make an Evacuation Go-Kit and a Shelter-in-Place Stay Kit
4. Click on the icons below to review the types of disasters that San Diego is most at risk for:
![Flooding Flooding](/content/dam/alertsandiego/preparedness/en/images/5.png)
Flooding
Learn about flooding impacts and what you can do to prepare like never driving through flooded roadways.
![Heat Heat](/content/dam/alertsandiego/preparedness/en/images/4.png)
Heat
Learn about heat related illness and tips to beat the heat like staying hydrated and not leaving kids or pets in vehicles.
![Power Outage Power Outage](/content/dam/alertsandiego/preparedness/en/images/8.png)
Power Outage
Unplanned outages can be caused by many things. Learn what to do if your power goes out unexpectedly.
![Earthquake Earthquake](/content/dam/alertsandiego/preparedness/en/images/3.png)
Earthquake
Earthquakes can happen with little warning. If you feel shaking, remember to Drop, Cover and Hold On!
![Tsunami Tsunami](/content/dam/alertsandiego/preparedness/en/images/2.png)
Tsunami
Learn the signs of incoming Tsunamis and when you need to move to high ground away from beaches and waterways.
![Pandemic Pandemic](/content/dam/alertsandiego/preparedness/en/images/7.png)
Pandemic
Pandemics, like COVID-19, affect everyone. Know your trusted sources of information before the next one.
Stay Informed