Are you prepared for an emergency? Do you have food, water, and supplies ready to go? Are you part of a PG&E PSPS? Check out the resources here and be ready for when an emergency hits. Please check back often as this page will be updated with any new information related to disaster and emergency preparedness for FNRC clients, families, and providers.
Summer Edition – Extreme Heat and Wildfire Safety Bulletins
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is excited to share the Summer Edition of the Emergency Preparedness Bulletin posted on the Emergency Preparedness Consumer and Vendor pages. This bulletin addresses the topic of Extreme Heat and Wildfire Safety. Preparing for the unexpected is your best defense against extreme heat and wildfire emergencies during the summer months. Knowing what to do before an emergency occurs allows you to respond quickly.
Do not be caught unprepared. Plan Today! This bulletin provides relevant emergency preparedness information as part of DDS’ ongoing effort to alert and educate individuals and direct service providers to specific risks identified with our community.
For Vendors and Direct Service Providers:
For Self-Advocates and Families:
Video Resources
Emergency Preparedness Video Series presented by FNRC’s Travis McIvor, Emergency Response Safety Assistant.
PG&E
Here are a few brochures regarding PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and emergency preparedness. Visit PG&E’s PSPS webpage for more information
- Fact Sheet ENG | ESP
- Emergency Preparedness Brochure
- Emergency Preparedness for Customers with Medical Conditions
- Be Prepared for a Power Outage
- Supporting the AFN Community
- PG&E Medical Baseline Program Fact Sheet
- PG&E Community Partner Email (July 7, 2020)
Tools
DDS Emergency Preparedness Webpage
CHHS PSPS Power Shutoff Resource Guide
CalFire – Prepare for wildfire
Emergency Care: Wildfires ESP | ENG