Prepare for extreme weather and emergencies by visiting your county's Office of Emergency Services website.
If you find yourself needing to evacuate, please visit the American Red Cross to find a shelter location and a list of items you may want to take with you.
Visit www.ready.gov to sign up for the FEMA app, emergency alerts, download preparedness guides for caregivers, preparedness for people with disabilities, and more!
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults
The American Red Cross encourages you to review, practice and refresh your plan, supplies and important documents (now and every six months). Visit the American Red Cross to learn more about developing your plan, creating a communication plan, gathering your supplies, and preparing key documents.
Basic Emergency Supplies
- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Flashlight
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible)
- Extra batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical supplies
- Multi-purpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items (incontinence supplies)
- Copies of personal documents and a File of Life listing all medications and emergency contacts
- Cell phone with chargers
- Extra Cash
- Emergency blanket
- Map(s) of the area
Types of Emergencies to Prepare for in Fresno & Madera Counties
Extreme Heat: Learn How to Stay Safe During a Heat Wave
Visit the American Red Cross for more information and downloadable safety checklists in multiple languages.
Flood Safety: Learn How to Stay Safe During a Flood
Visit the American Red Cross for more information and downloadable safety checklists in multiple languages.
Power Outage Safety: Learn How to Stay Safe During a Power Outage
Visit the American Red Cross for more information and downloadable safety checklists in multiple languages.
Winter Storm Safety: Learn How to Stay Safe During a Winter Storm
Visit the American Red Cross for more information and downloadable safety checklists in multiple languages.
Wildfire Safety: Learn How to Stay Safe During a Wildfire
Visit the American Red Cross for more information and downloadable safety checklists in multiple languages.
Lung Health: Learn How to Stay Healthy During a Wildfire.
Visit the American Lung Association to for more information about how to protect your health during a wildfire.