Emergency Preparedness

Most disasters come without a warning? Are you ready to be on your own for a few days or even a few weeks?  The City of Palm Springs and the Office of Emergency Management want you to be ready.
Below are some links and useful information to help you and your family prepare.
Adults: 

• How do I build a 72 hour kit? 
  
• How about building one in a trash can on wheels?
  

• Does your family have a communication plan to find each other after a disaster?
  
• Are you prepared if you are at work and a disaster occurs?
  
• How to help prepare someone with Access and Functional Needs (AFN)?
  
•  AFN disaster kit
  
• How you should you prepare if you are in your prime?
  
•  Adults in their prime disaster kit
  

  Pets:

• What about your furry friend?
  
  • Pet disaster kit
    

  Children:

• How should a child's 72 hour kit be different?
  
• Get our children prepared with the Sesame Street Crew
  
  • A checklist so your children can help the family prepare
    
  • An activity book for children on disasters
    

​Would you like to receive notifications from the Palm Springs City about a disaster?  If so, consider signing-up for the City's Emergency and Community Notification system.