12 Month Emergency Preparedness Calendar
Being prepared for disasters and emergencies can seem like a big job. Many people don't know where to start, so they never start at all. With Do 1 Thing you can take small steps that make a big difference in an emergency. Do 1 Thing is a 12-month program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies or disasters.
January: 01 - Make a Plan (PDF)
Understand what puts you at risk from disasters and take steps to lower your risk.
February: 02 - Water Supplies (PDF)
Have 72 hours (3 days) worth of water stored for your household.
March: 03 - Sheltering (PDF)
Know how to respond safely when instructions are given to evacuate or take shelter.
April: 04 - Emergency Food Supplies (PDF)
Have an emergency food supply that will meet the needs of your household for three days without outside help.
May: 05 - Work School Community (PDF)
Make sure the people who count on you are prepared for a disaster.
June: 06 - Family Needs (PDF)
Be aware of and prepare for your family’s unique needs.
July: 07 - Family Communication Plan (PDF)
Have the ability to communicate with family members during a disaster.
August: 08 - Community Involvement (PDF)
Make your community stronger by getting trained and getting involved.
September: 09 - Be Informed (PDF)
Make sure everyone in your household can receive, understand, and act on information received in an emergency.
October: 10 - Electrical Power (PDF)
Be able to safely meet your basic needs during an electrical outage.
November: 11 - Emergency Supplies (PDF)
Remember important items that may be overlooked when leaving your home in a disaster.
December: 12 - First Aid (PDF)
Be prepared to give first aid while waiting for an ambulance.
Related Links
Santa Clara County Amateur Radio Emergency Services/Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (ARES/RACES) Collaborating Agencies’ Disaster Relief Effort (CADRE) Santa Clara County Fire Department Santa Clara County Large Animal Evacuation Team California Office of Emergency Services Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Weather Service United States Geologic Service