Emergency Preparedness Information
Emergency Preparedness is planning how to respond when an emergency or disaster occurs and working to gather the resources to respond effectively. These activities help save lives and minimize damage by preparing people to respond appropriately when an emergency is imminent or hits.
The following pages provide valuable information for you to increase your awareness and preparedness on what to do in the event of a specific emergency or disaster. Be prepared for an earthquake, wildfires, storms, hazardous materials, power outages and more. Take the time and prepare your family, friends and business associates… prepare today for tomorrow’s emergencies!
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Emergency Guidance
- Outage Supply Kit
- Home Preparedness Tips
- Food Safety During a Power Outage
- Generator Safety Tips
- Southern California Edison Rebates and Incentives Programs
- Southern California Edison Hotel Discounts
- Outage Contact Information
Animal Preparedness
- City of Santa Clarita Pet Preparedness Card
- Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Equine Preparedness
- Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Small Pet Preparedness
- Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control Emergency Response Webpage
Earthquake Information
Extreme Heat
- City of Santa Clarita Cooling Center Guidance
- FEMA – Ready.gov Extreme Heat Guidance
- Red cross Extreme Heat Guidance
Personal Preparedness
- Emergency Supplies Checklist
- 72 Hour Emergency Financial Kit
- Household Hazards Hunt
- Shelter in Place Guidance
- Evacuation Guidance
- Emergency Vehicle Kit
Wildfire Information
Wildfire Insurance Information
- Top Tips for Wildfire Claimants
- Public Adjusters – California Department of Insurance
- Public Adjuster Disclosure
- Residential Property Claims Guide
- After the Fire – How to Avoid Insurance Scams
For more information, please visit www.insurance.ca.gov.
NIXLE: Emergency Messaging & Notifications
What is Nixle?
Nixle is a free, secure online messaging system that will allow the City of Santa Clarita to provide information to residents via cell phone text message and email notification.
How to Sign up:
- Via text – Send “SCEMERGENCY” to 888777 to register that device
By filling out the form below:
*There is NO spam and no hidden cost. Standard text messaging rates do apply.
Sign Up Now!
Emergency Blog Updates
In the case of a disaster, the City activates the Emergency Updates Blog.
Important Links
Air Quality
Disaster Assistance
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief Assistance
- California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (OES)
- FEMA
Road Conditions
Vector Control
Weather
