After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Cheat sheet: Your very short guide to getting packed up right now to evacuate
If time is short, here's how to get ready to fast. In case of emergency, however, remember that belongings can be replaced, lives cannot.
How to safely evacuate a wildfire
Evacuating a wildfire area can be scary, but experts say people can significantly improve their own safety with a little preparation and situational awareness.
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation
Even after evacuation orders are lifted, there are still precautions you should take to keep yourself safe.
California fire evacuations: How to prepare, what to pack and what to do if you're trapped
If you’ve been told to evacuate, officials advise you do so immediately — don’t wait.
I had to evacuate my home, what do I do next?
Finding shelter for yourself and animals, plus emergency numbers and tips.
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Not all emergency agencies use the same language. Here’s your rundown on how evacuation orders work
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
We all need to be concerned — and prepared.
NERV Disaster Prevention App
The NERV Disaster Prevention app delivers real-time alerts for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, severe weather risks like landslides and floods, and more.
Cheat sheet: A short guide to giving your home a fighting chance if you need to evacuate
If you’ve been ordered to leave because of fire, here’s some CalFire tips for protecting your property and making it easier for firefighters.
High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep
With high winds and fire danger comes power outages — unplanned due to downed trees and planned to try to prevent fires. We have some tips on making it…
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources
The basics on active fires and your one-stop shop for resources.
Alerta Comunitaria: Detenciones de Inmigrantes en Aeropuertos
Esta alerta comunitaria ofrece consejos de seguridad para viajar y otros recursos para que usted y su familia puedan comprender los riesgos y prepararse.
Disaster preparedness in the US
Starting with some articles I saved during/after the January 2025 wildfires in Southern California
Disaster preparedness (unsorted)
Related to disaster preparedness but not direct references. May be sorted into more specific collections in the future
Disaster preparedness in Japan 防災
Information in Japanese or multilingual (may include English). See separate collection for links specifically in English: semble.so/profile/aiueo.ooo/collections…
Disaster preparedness in Japan (English)
Information in English. See also collection for Japanese and multilingual content: semble.so/profile/aiueo.ooo/collections…
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation
High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources
災害時に備えた食品ストックガイド：農林水産省
避難所生活で不足する栄養素とは 東日本大震災の経験に学ぶ非常食リスト - ウェザーニュース
熊本地震で「Yahoo!天気」が意外な活躍？ 断水・停電情報など投稿続出 ライフライン情報共有の場に
東京都防災アプリ
「東京くらし防災」・「東京防災」の閲覧
東京都防災ガイドブック（日本語版・多言語版）
【お知らせ】防災に関する調査（2026年）備え・実践編
【お知らせ】防災に関する調査（2026年）意識編
災害時「避難しない」4人に1人 20〜30代で特に高く
1世紀前と変わらぬ避難所の雑魚寝 災害大国日本でなぜ繰り返すのか：朝日新聞
Shindo: Japan’s earthquake intensity scale
www.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
www.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
www.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Disaster Prevention Guide Book
Japan Earthquake Tips: What To Do Before, During And After