Red Cross Fast Facts
Get the facts you need — before, during, and after a disaster or emergency situation in an easy-to-read, one-page summary. As the nation's preeminent preparedness and safety training organization, the American Red Cross developed the following emergency-specific checklists using the latest research, science, best practices and expert opinion.
Please note that the PDF files above require Adobe Reader and should be printed on legal size paper (8.5” x 14”).
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Red Cross preparedness guides
For more comprehensive preparedness materials on a wide-range of topics such as earthquakes, fire, summer safety, disaster preparedness for seniors or people with disabilities and much more, please view our Red Cross preparedness materials page.
Community partner preparedness information
A successful disaster response takes coordination and disaster preparedness is no different. With that in mind, here are links to some pages and organizations that have impressed us with the caliber of their materials and information.
- Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country is one of the best and most comprehensive earthquake preparedness guides available.
- Secure Your Space offers tips and techniques to help ensure that the contents of your home or office remain stable in the event of an earthquake. Learn how to secure televisions, filing cabinets, water heaters and many more items at Secure Your Stuff.
- Secure Your Building refers to elements that are not part of the structure (floor/ceiling/walls) but are considered part of the building, e.g., electrical or mechanical systems such as heating, water, etc. Learn how to Secure Your Building or find a qualified contractor to help.
- AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed of emergencies. Learn more about AlertOC
- ReadyOC is a public service campaign aimed at educating and empowering Orange County residents, businesses and the community to better prepare for emergency situations. The ReadyOC website offers tips, information and a Promise to Prepare.
Additional preparedness organizations
Red Cross Fast Facts
Get the facts you need — before, during, and after a disaster or emergency situation in an easy-to-read, one-page summary. As the nation's preeminent preparedness and safety training organization, the American Red Cross developed the following emergency-specific checklists using the latest research, science, best practices and expert opinion.
Please note that the PDF files above require Adobe Reader and should be printed on legal size paper (8.5” x 14”).
Download Adobe Reader for free here.
Red Cross preparedness guides
For more comprehensive preparedness materials on a wide-range of topics such as earthquakes, fire, summer safety, disaster preparedness for seniors or people with disabilities and much more, please view our Red Cross preparedness materials page.
Community partner preparedness information
A successful disaster response takes coordination and disaster preparedness is no different. With that in mind, here are links to some pages and organizations that have impressed us with the caliber of their materials and information.
- Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country is one of the best and most comprehensive earthquake preparedness guides available.
- Secure Your Space offers tips and techniques to help ensure that the contents of your home or office remain stable in the event of an earthquake. Learn how to secure televisions, filing cabinets, water heaters and many more items at Secure Your Stuff.
- Secure Your Building refers to elements that are not part of the structure (floor/ceiling/walls) but are considered part of the building, e.g., electrical or mechanical systems such as heating, water, etc. Learn how to Secure Your Building or find a qualified contractor to help.
- AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County residents and businesses informed of emergencies. Learn more about AlertOC
- ReadyOC is a public service campaign aimed at educating and empowering Orange County residents, businesses and the community to better prepare for emergency situations. The ReadyOC website offers tips, information and a Promise to Prepare.
Additional preparedness organizations