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Emergency Resources

It's never too late to prepare for natural disasters. So, make a plan, get a kit, and be informed!

Need Sandbags during the Rainy Season?
The Riverside County Fire Department is distributing unfilled sandbags for city of San Jacinto residents. Bags can be picked up at all county fire departments. San Jacinto residents can pick up twenty five sandbags per resident during regular business hours at:
- San Jacinto Fire Station # 25 : 132 S. San Jacinto Ave.
- W. San Jacinto Fire Station #78 : 2450 W. Cottonwood Ave.
For more information contact Public Works at: (951) 654-4041

Make a Plan...

Here are some some sites to help you get ready...

• Ready America
  This government-sponsored web site has excellent brochures and other information to help you get prepared. The site has sections for citizens, business, and kids.
• Earthquake Preparedness
  It's inevitable that we will have an earthquake in the region. This site has a list of publications with informaiton to get you prepared.
• Putting Down the Roots in Earthquake Country booklet
  Good reading for all Riverside County residents since we live in Earthquake country.
  

Get Ready

• Make a Kit
  When preparing for a possible emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. This site describes how to make your own emergency kit.
• Prepare.org
  This Red Cross site is a great source of preparedness information.
• Grab 'n Go Disaster Kits
  These kits are already made for you. Please note that this site is not endorsed by the City of San Jacinto. It is simply presented as a convenience for City residents.
• Get Ready Gear
  These kits are already made for you. Please note that this site is not endorsed by the City of San Jacinto. It is simply presented as a convenience for City residents.
  

Be Informed...

Here are sites to help you be informed

• California Office of Emergency Services
  Local emergy information gets posted to this site. It's also a good source for emergency information geared toward residents of California.
• Riverside County Fire Department Office of Emergency Services
  This site has local emergency numbers and information for residents of Riverside County.
• Recent California Earthquake Activity
  Here's where you can learn about the latest earthquake in the region.
  
• USGS
  Here's where you can learn about the latest earthquakes in the world.
  

Other Online Resources

Here are other emergency resources

• Department of Homeland Security Web Site
  Learn how to be prepared for terrorist attacks and more on this information filled web site. www.ready.gov
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
  
• The Red Cross