Prepare for Emergencies - Get Engaged

Take stock at home for insurance

Why? If you have renter's or homeowner's insurance, you may think that’s all you need to do – you’re covered, right? But in the event of a disaster such as fire, flooding, or even a home robbery, you may lack an essential record of what you’ve lost.

Resources: 

•  Document and Insure your Property

Download MyShake app for warnings

Why? To be prepared for earthquakes by receiving notification alerts download the MyShake app.

Resources:

• MyShake Earthquake Alerts - Apps on Google Play

Learn about tsunami risks for Alameda

Why? It is important to learn about tsunamis risks for Alameda and what you can do to be prepared.

Resources:

• Disaster Preparedness | City of Alameda
• Be Alameda Ready | City of Alameda

Take the CERT training

Why? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides training to Alameda residents and employees of Alameda businesses to increase self-sufficiency in a disaster. Participants learn skills that will enable them to provide emergency assistance to their families and neighbors.

Resources:

• Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT)

Attend a Community Police Beat meeting

Why? Educate yourself on current crime trends, events impacting the community, and strategies to improve public safety. Residents will also have the opportunity to meet with their designated watch commanders and officers to discuss concerns and share insights.

Resources:

• Upcoming Community Beat Meetings | City of Alameda

Build a neighborhood supply box

Why? This could be a lifesaver in an emergency and can be as simple as a waterproof box stashed in a yard filled with basic shared emergency supplies, like a gas shutoff wrench, water, first aid kit, crank radio, emergency contact numbers, etc.