Emergency Preparedness
Education and Outreach
Emergencies are unavoidable. Local government entities, nonprofit organizations and private companies all work to prevent emergencies in their respective industries, but a certain percentage will happen no matter what preventative measures are taken.
The Guadalupe Public Safety Department is a division within the City of Guadalupe and is responsible for the mitigation, preparedness, planning, coordination of response, and recovery activities related to city emergencies and disasters. The Guadalupe Public Safety Department also serves as the primary coordination point for all city emergency activities.
To accomplish our mission, the Guadalupe Public Safety Department focuses on the following primary areas:
All-Hazards Disaster Planning
Citywide Training and Exercises
Citywide Testing
Public Education and Outreach
Public Alert and Warning
Operational Area Coordination
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Short-Term Disaster Assistance and Long-Term Recovery
How to Prepare For An Emergency
Disaster Kit Checklist
- Duffel Bag or Backpack
- Plastic Bucket
- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Nonperishable Food (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Can Opener
- Flashlight
- Radio (battery or hand-crank) NOAA Weather
- Radio recommended
- Batteries
- First Aid Kit
- Medications
- Scissors
- Pocketknife
- Toiletries
- Emergency Blanket
- Copies of Personal Documents: medication list, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certifications, insurance policies
- List of Family and Emergency Contacts
- Extra Cash
- Candles
- Matches
Also recommended:
- Two-Way Radios
- Whistle
- Rain Gear
- N95 or Surgical Masks
- Towels
- Work Gloves
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
- Duct Tape
- Plastic Sheeting
- Household Liquid Bleach
- Entertainment Items
- Blankets or Sleeping Bags
The Guadalupe Public Safety Department recommends keeping the above items stored in an easily accessible place in your home. For more tips and classes, sign up for a class with the Public Safety Department.
