Personal Preparedness
With the recent events following the Southern California Fires and Hurricane Katrina it is important to remember that natural disasters can occur at anytime and residents must be prepared.
• While most disasters are unpredictable, preparations to lessen their effect are critical.
• The typical time for outside assistance to reach an impacted area is 72 to 96 hours, if reasonable access to the arrea exists.
• All households should maintain a stock of emergency supplies that will last a minimum of 72 hours. The most important of these emergency supplies will be drinking water. (One gallon, per person, per day)
• Assemble a first aid kit and include medications you and your family are currently using.
• Familiarize yourself with the emergency guidelines of your schools and businesses.
• Establish a meeting point for your family and an out of area phone contact for coordination and information.
• Create a list of items needed if asked to evacuate. Be sure to include cash, medicine, keys, and insurance paperwork.
• Enroll in Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) classes to receive disaster preparedness training.
For additional information contact the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Office of Emergency Services at 408-730-7190.