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