Emergency Preparedness
Libraries play a vital role in strengthening community resilience. Through emergency preparedness programming, we help communities stay informed and ready for unexpected situations.
We partner with San Diego County Fire Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), the Office of Emergency Services, and local experts to provide trainings, resources, and tools that empower individuals and families to plan ahead.
From disaster readiness workshops to fire safety education, our programs equip communities with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies.
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Books, eBooks & Audiobooks
Resources & Information
Make a Personal Disaster Plan
San Diego County CERT
County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services
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How to Prepare for Disasters & Emergencies
Saving Items Damaged in a Disaster
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & ONLINE GAMES
- Alert San Diego: 5 Steps to Disaster Preparedness
- American Red Cross: Disaster Card Game
- American Red Cross: Teaching Kids About Emergency Preparedness
- Listos California: Resource Hub
- National Fire Prevention Association: Games
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration: Just For Kids
- Ready.gov: Games
- Ready.gov: Ready 2 Help Card Game
- Rocket Rules: For Children PreK to 2nd Grade
- Smokey Bear Story Maker
- UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction: Play and Learn to Stop Disasters
Our community is stronger because of the generous contributions of our partners. Their support has enabled us to provide essential resources and services that make a real difference in the lives of our residents. We are thankful for their partnership.
