People
Know who may need help and who can help.
CURRENT INITIATIVE / DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
The best time to prepare
is before people need help.
Emergencies can change daily life quickly. Preparation helps individuals, families, and communities understand what they may need and where they can turn before circumstances become urgent.
BEFORE THE EMERGENCY
Prepared communities
can respond faster.
Preparedness doesn't mean predicting exactly what will happen. It means thinking ahead about the people, information, resources, and basic needs that may matter if normal routines are disrupted.
The goal isn't fear.
The goal is readiness.
START HERE
Preparedness begins
with a few practical steps.
Know your risksUnderstand the types of emergencies that may affect your community.See hazard informationMake a planThink through communication, transportation, family needs, and where you may go if circumstances change.Build a family planBuild essentialsLearn what credible emergency-preparedness authorities recommend having available.See official recommendationsKnow where to get informationIdentify trusted sources for alerts and emergency information before you need them.Set up emergency alertsConsider who may need helpPlan for older adults, children, people with disabilities, neighbors, and pets.See planning guidanceStay connectedKnow the people and organizations in your community that may be part of a response.Find local preparedness programs
Detailed recommendations come from official preparedness authorities. Bryant & Co. Foundation is not an emergency-response agency.
A STRONGER COMMUNITY
Preparedness is
also about people.
Emergency supplies matter, but communities also rely on relationships, communication, trusted information, volunteers, local organizations, and people who know how to help.
Information
Know where credible information will come from.
Resources
Understand what may be available locally.
Connections
Build relationships before they're needed.
OUR APPROACH
Prepare → Respond → Recover
Prepare
Build readiness before circumstances become urgent.
Respond
Help people connect with information and resources when needs emerge.
Recover
Continue connecting communities with support after the immediate emergency.
Preparation is where the cycle begins.
PREPARED TOGETHER
A prepared community is a connected community.
Preparedness becomes stronger when neighbors, nonprofits, professionals, community organizations, volunteers, and local leaders understand how they can contribute.
Volunteer with usTRUSTED RESOURCES
Where preparedness guidance comes from.
Ready.gov
Official federal preparedness planning, alerts, and emergency-kit guidance.
Listos California
State preparedness education and materials in multiple languages.
Serves: California residents
Ready for Wildfire (CAL FIRE)
Wildfire-specific readiness, defensible space, and evacuation planning.
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Local information and referrals before and during emergencies.
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