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.

 
 
Here’s How We Help
Emergency Resources by County

Butte County | Glenn County | Shasta County | Siskiyou County | Tehama County | Trinity County

Northern California Emergency Preparedness

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

Programs We Offer

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Recovery Efforts

Your donation helps us respond quickly when disaster hits and provide ongoing support during the recovery process.

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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.

  • Disaster Ready Guide
    Step-by-step instructions for wildfires, floods, outages, and earthquakes

    Get the Guide »


    Five Easy Steps to Prepare

    1. Get Alerts – Sign up for emergency notifications

    2. Make a Plan – Communicate & coordinate with your family

    3. Pack a Go Bag – Be ready to evacuate quickly

    4. Build a Stay Box – Shelter in place safely

    5. Help Others – Support neighbors, seniors, and vulnerable individuals

  • Virtual & in-person community workshops

    Multilingual resources:
    English, Spanish, Hmong, Lao, and more

Find more resources at Listos California »

Emergency Resources
in Your County

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.