Emergency Preparedness Resources

Searchable map of Red Cross shelters

GetReadyBerkeley.org
The City of Berkeley’s gateway to a variety of emergency preparedness and safety information.

Berkeley Office of Emergency Services
Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) classes are listed here, along with sign-up instructions. The manuals are available for download.

The Disaster Preparedness Handbook
A comprehensive manual from City of Berkeley’s Office of Emergency Services [pdf, 10.8 MB]

Berkeley Crime Log, Beat 2

Register for a CERT class
All classes are free, but space is limited and classes fill up fast.

72hours.org—Are You Prepared?
The San Francisco Office of Emergency Services offers comprehensive information on how to prepare for a wide variety of hazards.

CERT Training Videos
Twelve useful videos from CERT Los Angeles.

Are You Ready?
An in-depth guide to citizen preparedness from FEMA.

Prepare Your Home and Family
American Red Cross preparedness information

Prepare.org
American Red Cross disaster preparedness materials for seniors, children, people with disabilities and animal and pet owners.

PrepareNow.org
Tools, expertise, and access to resources to assist anyone engaged in disaster planning for individuals with special needs.

Earthquakestore.com offers a variety of survival kits and disaster preparedness kits.

Gasvalvedoctor.com
Boaz Levanda in Berkeley sells automatic gas shut-off valves. (510) 843-3275