Emergency Preparedness
Preparing Today
to Protect Tomorrow
Emergency preparedness means taking action before disaster strikes. We educate individuals and families with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to stay safe and recover quickly.
Butte County | Glenn County | Shasta County | Siskiyou County | Tehama County | Trinity County
Everyone deserves access to life-saving information—no matter their language, income, or ability.
Our region faces constant threats—wildfires, floods, earthquakes, extreme heat. Emergency preparedness:
Saves lives
Reduces suffering
Prevents lost income and medical emergencies
Strengthens community resilience
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Recovery Efforts
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Listos California Initiative
Disaster Preparedness Programs
NVCSS partners with Listos California to share trusted emergency information and resources created with local communities in mind.
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Disaster Ready Guide
Step-by-step instructions for wildfires, floods, outages, and earthquakes
Five Easy Steps to PrepareGet Alerts – Sign up for emergency notifications
Make a Plan – Communicate & coordinate with your family
Pack a Go Bag – Be ready to evacuate quickly
Build a Stay Box – Shelter in place safely
Help Others – Support neighbors, seniors, and vulnerable individuals
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Virtual & in-person community workshops
Multilingual resources:
English, Spanish, Hmong, Lao, and more
Find more resources at Listos California »
Emergency Resources
in Your County
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Sign Up for Alerts: CodeRED Alerts »
2-1-1 Butte County: Call 2-1-1 for local help. Free, 24/7 access to health, housing, and social services.
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Sign Up for Alerts: CodeRED Alerts »
2-1-1 Glenn County: Call 2-1-1 for local help. Free, 24/7 access to health, housing, and social services.
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Sign Up for Alerts: Alert Shasta »
2-1-1 Shasta County: Call 2-1-1 for local help. Free, 24/7 access to health, housing, and social services.
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Sign Up for Alerts: Ready Siskiyou Alerts »
2-1-1 Siskiyou County: Call 2-1-1 for local help. Free, 24/7 access to health, housing, and social services.
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Sign Up for Alerts: Tehama Alerts »
2-1-1 Tehama County: Call 2-1-1 for local help. Free, 24/7 access to health, housing, and social services.
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Sign Up for Alerts: California Emergency Alerts »
2-1-1 Trinity County:
Limited services available: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) shutoff support, hate incident reporting, and tobacco cessation resources
Get Prepared.
Stay Safe.
Spread the Word.
Have questions about local alerts, planning ahead, or where to find resources? We’re here to help. Reach out and we’ll connect you with trusted information and services in your area.
Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to maintaining strict confidentiality.