Alameda County is a diverse geographic area with the potential for natural and human caused disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, severe storms, flooding, nuclear incidents and acts of terrorism. In the event of a catastrophic disaster the human and economic impact will be devastating and recovery will be delayed. Impacts to communication systems, water and food supplies, transportation systems, medical services, sewer systems, fuel supplies and electrical power will be severely impacted. We encourage the residents of Alameda County to plan and prepare their families for emergencies in advance. Resources are available here to assist you before and during a disaster.
Resources
Drinking Water Safety
- Make Water Safe in an Emergency - English
- Como Desinfectar el Agua - Espanol
- Drinking water safety - Boil Water Advisory
Disaster/Emergency Services
- Disaster/Emergency Services
- Disaster Referral Services Flyers in English and Spanish
- How to Prepare for Emergencies - Red Cross
- Emergency Preparedness Checklist - Red Cross
- Alameda County Emergency Preparedness - Ready
- Alameda County Office of Emergency Service Email: oes@acgov.org
Swimming Pool-Power Outages
Sewage/Flooding Cleanup
AC Alert Mass Notification System
Food Safety
