Consider These Things Before a Disaster
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Find out where the nearest two or three shelters are likely to be located.
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Discuss your planning with friends/roommates/local family members.
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Identify alternate meeting places in case of separation.
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Establish a contact person from outside California.
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Make sure all family members carry the telephone number of the contact and understand the importance of checking with that person if the family is separated during a disaster.
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Alert family members outside the area of your plans.
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Make arrangements for special needs.
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Store sufficient personal survival supplies (see suggested list below).
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Store supplies to sustain you during relocation (see suggested list below).
Suggested Personal Survival Supplies for your Vehicle
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Food and water for up to three days.
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Blankets
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First Aid Kit
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Flashlight and batteries
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A change of clothes
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Comfortable walking shoes
Suggested Items for Relocation
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Bedding
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Flashlights
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Batteries
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Games, books
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Medications
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Special dietary foods
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Valuable papers
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Treasured photographs
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Telephone lists
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Photo ID with home address
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Pens and paper
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Personal hygiene supplies (e.g., toothbrush, soap, contact lens solution, sunscreen)
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Change of clothes
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Comfortable walking shoes
Do NOT Bring to Relocation Shelter
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Candles
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Heating devices
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Beds or furniture
After a Disaster
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Locate any missing friend/roommate/family member.
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Advise out-of-area contact of your status.
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Use safety glasses, leather gloves, etc., when working.
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Exercise extreme caution when entering damaged buildings.
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Exercise extreme care with fire.
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Do not ignite matches or candles if gas leak may be possible.
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Avoid electrical appliances where there is water.
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Stay away from power lines.
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Check water and food before consumption.
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Monitor and obey directives from government and campus officials.
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If you have telephone service, use it only for emergencies.