National Preparedness

Protect Your Family By Planning Ahead

Emergencies can range from inconvenient to devastating. But you can take some simple preparedness steps in advance to minimize their impact on you and your family. Ready.gov shows you how to get an emergency supply kit, make a family emergency plan and be informed about different types of emergencies and their appropriate responses.

Participate in the Largest Earthquake Drill Ever

At 10:16 a.m. on October 16, 2025 millions of Californians will participate in the largest earthquake drill ever. The purpose of ShakeOut is to practice how to protect ourselves during earthquakes, and to get prepared at work, school and home.