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Plan to be self-sufficient for at least one week.

Start with these five steps

  1. Get emergency alerts from AC Alert

    Sign up for AC Alert and save official information sources.

  2. Know your evacuation zone

    Look up and save your evacuation zone before an emergency.

  3. Make a household emergency plan

    Choose contacts, meeting places, routes, and support plans.

  4. Build a one-week emergency kit

    Start with what you have and add essential supplies over time.

  5. Learn about local hazards

    Prepare for earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding, heat, outages, and smoke.

Build a kit

Emergency Kit Checklist

Prepare for any emergency by building an easy-to-carry disaster kit with household essentials.

A basic emergency kit includes:

  • Water - 1 gallon per person, per day
  • Food
  • Hand-crank radio
  • Flashlight
  • First aid supplies and medications
  • Batteries and chargers
  • Masks
  • Tools
  • Maps
  • Pet supplies
  • Duct tape
  • Hygiene items
  • Personal documents

View the full Ready.gov emergency kit guide.

Stay informed

Register for AC Alert

Receive emergency notifications from Alameda County and participating cities by phone, text, or email.

Get AC Alert information

Get involved

Join Alameda CERT

Learn practical skills that can help you, your household, and your community during an emergency.

Learn about Alameda CERT

Evacuation readiness

Know Your Zone

Look up your evacuation zone now and save it with your household emergency plan.

Look up your evacuation zone
 
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