September is National Preparedness Month and there are simple steps everyone can take to be better equipped to face an emergency.
Quick tips to prepare for an emergency:
- Sign up for local emergency alerts.
- Download the earthquake early warning app.
- Make a plan. Know where to go when there’s a major disaster, know how to get out of your neighborhood and what the alternate routes are.
- Make a go bag. Include water, medication, cash and a small paper map.
- Build a stay box. This will be larger items. The most important thing is going to be water. One gallon per person, per day, minimum.
- Visit Listos California for more information on how you can be better prepared.
For more information on emergency preparedness, visit sce.com/beprepared.