Emergency Preparedness

Overview

You are the best person to plan for your safety in an emergency or disaster. This means it is important to have emergency preparation plans, knowing who to contact, and creating a personal support network. 

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Stay Safe During Fall: Emergency Preparedness Tips

Stay safe this Fall with our latest Emergency Preparedness Bulletin, a clear, practical guide from the California Department of Developmental Services designed to help you and your loved ones plan ahead. This seasonal update walks you through key safety steps: checking smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, reviewing and refreshing your emergency supplies, and making sure your go-kit is ready to go. It also covers preparedness strategies, especially for those relying on power for life-sustaining equipment and those living in high fire-risk areas.

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Blue Envelope Program

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has teamed up with Alta California Regional Center to launch the Blue Envelope Program, which is used to enhance communication between law enforcement and neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism, dementia, anxiety, or other cognitive conditions.

This voluntary initiative provides free, easily recognizable tools such as blue envelopes, lanyards, wristbands, and seatbelt covers that signal to officers that a person may require additional support during interactions.

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Communication Cards

In times of disaster, clear communication is crucial—especially for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or nonverbal. These Disaster Communication Cards provide a simple yet effective way to help bridge communication gaps during emergencies.

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Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) and PG&E Resources

Severe weather, such as high winds, can cause trees or debris to damage equipment. If there is dry vegetation, this could lead to a wildfire. That’s why PG&E may need to turn power off to keep you safe. This temporary outage is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

Resources are available for you to help you prepare and respond for a PSPS:

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Feeling Safe, Being Safe

Training by the Department of Developmental Services

Emergency Preparedness planning is essential to minimizing the impacts of disasters on communities and individuals. Most people do not think about how a disaster could affect their lives, so they are often unprepared to deal with a community emergency. Feeling Safe, Being Safe provides tools and instructions that are used easily to create a personal plan and be better prepared.

The Department of Developmental Services created videos that serve as informational guides for Feeling Safe, Being Safe:

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Red Cross Wildfire Pre-Planning and Evacuation Training

The Red Cross Wildfire Pre-Planning and Evacuation training took place May 2023 and June 2023 in partnerships with other organizations including Department of Developmental Services and the 21 regional centers. Below you will find links to the presentation slides, materials and Frequently Asked Questions. 

Red Cross Wildfire Pre-Planning and Evacuation Training
California's Adult Residential Facility Guide to Wildfire Evacuation
Wildfire Evacuation Conversation Starter for Staff and Individuals Served
Wildfire Evacuation Preparedness for Residential Facility Staff
Red Cross Wildfire Pre-Planning and Evacuation Training FAQs
Wildfire Evacuation Preparedness for Residential Facility Staff