City of Monterey | Fire Department | Emergency Preparedness Main Page

Emergency Preparedness – Preparing Your Home and Family

Earthquakes
Local fault lines
Earthquake tips – before, during & after
Checking utilities
U.S. Geological Survey – earthquake information and preparedness tips

Fires
Fire prevention tips
- a fire-safe home
- fire checklist

Helping the community prepare
Disaster Kits
CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams)
CPR Classes
Coping with Disaster (American Red Cross)
Resources & Important Links
Fire Prevention Safety Tips, Links, Regulations
ICE (In Case of Emergency)

Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from a disaster.

During an emergency tune your radio to 1610 AM. This frequency will broadcast vital emergency information and updates. Normally, this station airs traffic and parking updates and visitor info.

Important Message on Earthquake Safety – Emails purporting the "Triangle of Life" or any other means of earthquake survival other than “Duck, Cover and Hold” are not proven methods of any standing according to the Office of Emergency Services. Please note that in the State of California the "Duck, Cover and Hold" earthquake survival procedures stand. (posted Aug. 2005)

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