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 area 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.