Water Well Inspection
After an earthquake, homeowners registered with FEMA may receive a water well inspection to assess damage to well and water contamination. Read more here…
Posted 1/30/12

Disaster Loans
If you are in a declared disaster area and are the victim of a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
More info from FEMA here…
Posted 1/30/12

Fire Safety Tips For Home and Apartments
Learn more about fire safety for your home here…
Posted 1/30/12

2011’s Weather Is A Precursor For Things To Come
In 2011, more than 8,000 people were injured in natural disasters. How can we better prepare in 2012? Read More Here…
Posted 1/30/12

OCFA To Honor Its Best and Bravest
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) will hold its annual “Best and Bravest” ceremony to honor firefighters and staff on February 2, at 5:30 p.m. at the Irvine Marriott Hotel.
Read more here…
Posted 1/30/12

Flu Season
Cold weather can leave you feeling under-the-weather. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting sick this winter…
Posted 1/23/12

Power Outage Tips
Learn how to keep food safe during and after an emergency, such as a flood, earthquake, national disaster, or the loss of power.
Read more here…
Posted 1/23/12

Winter Safety Tips
Winter storms have the potential to knock out heat, power and communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time. Learn more here…
Posted 1/23/12

Rainy Weather Means Rainy Roads
Weekend weather is coming our way. Follow these rainy weather safety tips…
Posted 1/20/12

Wildfire Safety Rules For Power Lines
State regulators adopted new rules on Thursday to prevent power lines from sparking wildfires after years of debate over lessons from the October 2007 wildfires that killed 17 and burned more than 1,600 structures in Southern California.
Read more here…
Posted 1/19/12

CERT Training Class
Learn more about community emergency response by joining the Anaheim Fire Department for a CERT training class on January 21, 8am – 1pm.
More information here…
Posted 1/19/12

Know Your Risk and Have a Safe Place To Go…With Time To Get There
Individuals and communities in tornado and hurricane areas need structurally sound safe rooms and early alert systems.
Read More Here…
Posted 1/19/12

Together We Prepare Seminar
Join the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Emergency Management Bureau at the Sheraton Anaheim Hotel on Jan. 26, 2012 for a seminar on emergency planning for people with disabilities, access and functional needs. Read more here…
Posted 1/19/12

Join OC Fire Watch
Interested in volunteering for OC Fire Watch and patroling areas during Red Flag Alerts? Sign up today and help respond to and prevent local wildfires.  Sign up here…
Posted 1/12/12

Ready for Wildfire?
Preparing for a wildfire is as easy as Ready, Set, Go! Make your home more resistant to wildfires and ensure your family is ready to evacuate early and safely when wildfire happens. Learn more here…
Posted 1/12/12

Fire Emergency Kit
Download a quick checklist of items that should be in every home’s emergency kit and be prepared for disasters like wildfires. Or get our free ReadyOC app at the iTunes store to access a handy shopping list for disaster supplies. Get checklist here…
Posted 1/12/12

Winter Fire Safety Tip
Alternative heaters need their space. Keep anything combustible at least 3 feet away. Learn more about winter fire safety here…
Posted 1/9/12

FEMA App
Download the FEMA app for preparedness and disaster resources today.
Read more here…
Posted 1/9/12

Disasters in 2011: a record year for the U.S.
The nation set a record for weather-related disasters in 2011, racking up 12 that caused more than $1 billion in damage in the contiguous 48 states. Are you ready for the next one? Read more here…
Posted 1/9/12

“If You See Something, Say Something”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces its "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL).
Read more here…
Posted 1/4/12

Prepare and Get Trained in 2012 With the American Red Cross
Have you made your New Year’s resolution yet? Find out how you can prepare and get trained with the American Red Cross here…
Posted 1/4/12

Request a ReadyOC Assembly Online!
OC elementary school principals and teachers may now request a ReadyOC school assembly online! Request yours today...

2-1-1 Orange County
Dial 2-1-1 during an emergency for shelter resources, disaster response and other community health and human services and support. Click for more info…

ReadyOC PSA
Watch the Ready.gov Consequences SpanishPSA on our video page!

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Promise to Prepare Today!
Don’t wait for disaster to strike to buy your emergency kit. Make your Promise to Prepare and get a kit, make a plan, or volunteer today at ReadyOC.org. and be entered to win a prize!Sign up!

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