Emergency Preparedness

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  1. BUILD A KIT
  2. MAKE A PLAN
  3. BE INFORMED

Build a Kit


Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.

A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

  • Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
  • Food (at least a several-day supply of non-perishable food)
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Extra batteries
  • Whistle (to signal for help)
  • Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
  • Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
  • Manual can opener (for food)
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery

Don't forget about your furry friends?

Be sure to create an emergency kit for your pets.  

To learn more, visit: www.ready.gov/kit.


HOW TO PREPARE FOR NATURAL DISASTERS

Earthquake app

Are you prepared for the next earthquake? Learn about ways to prepare by visiting: https://earthquake.ca.gov/. Also, be sure to download the MyShake App to receive alerts for the next earthquake. 

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Do you have adequate defensible space around your home? Is your home hardened? Learn how you can prepare for wildfire season by visiting: https://www.fire.ca.gov/prepare and https://www.tahoelivingwithfire.com/

Interested in becoming a Firewise community? Learn how you can protect your home and neighborhood as well as your family's safety at https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Wildfire/Firewise-USA

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Is your area prone to flooding? Learn ways to prepare for flooding in advance and how to keep your family safe during a flood. For more information, go here

Flood map

Is your home in a flood zone area? To find out, visit the city's flood zone map


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Are you ready for winter? Don't wait until winter comes to get your home ready. Also, make sure your vehicle is equipped for winter weather. For resources and tips, visit: 

https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/beforestorm/preparehome.html

https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Also, the City has a dedicated webpage regarding preparing for winter weather which includes winterizing tips, snow removal procedures, and information from our partner agencies. Visit: www.cityofslt.us/snowremoval

tsunami


While we hope to never experience a tsunami, it is possible in Lake Tahoe with the fault lines running through the lake. Learn the signs of a potential tsunami and how to prepare for one. Visit: https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis