Sacramento Police Department
Citizen Emergency Preparedness
- Preparing for the Unexpected
- What Should You Do in the Event of an Emergency
- Emergency Checklist
- Downloadable Guides
- Links
- Important Telephone Numbers
- Are You Prepared? Pamphlet
Preparing for the Unexpected
Devastating attacks on the World Trade Center as well as the war with Iraq have left many citizens concerned about the possibility of future incidents in the United States and their potential impact.
There are things you can do to prepare emergencies and reduce the stress that you may be experiencing. Taking preparatory action can reassure you and your family that you can exert a measure of control even in the face of such events.
What Should You Do in the Event of an Emergency
- Remain calm. Think before you act.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Have a Family Preparedness Plan.
- Stay informed.
- Shelter-in-place under most circumstances (stay indoors) is recommended.
- Tune into local radio (KFBK 1530AM) or TV stations for instructions and information.
- If an evacuation is ordered, follow the instructions of local officials regarding evacuation routes and the location of shelters.
- Do not leave your sheltered location or return to the evacuated area until it is deemed safe to do so by local officials.
Emergency Checklist
Downloadable Guides
- Ten Steps to Disaster Preparedness - City of Sacramento
- Get Ready Now - Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed - Ready.gov
- Be Aware, Plan, Prepare - California Office of Emergency Services
- Terrorism - Preparing for the Unexpected - American Red Cross
- Disaster Preparedness- Coloring Book - Federal Emergency Management Agency
Links
- Sacramento Regional Office of Homeland Security
- Sacramento Region Citizen Corps Council
- Ready.gov
- California Office of Emergency Services
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Centers for Disease Control
- Sacramento Fire Department
- US Department of Homeland Security
- American Red Cross
- FBI
Important Telephone Numbers
| Language Translators are available when calling the police department. | |
| Department | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Sacramento Police Department | 911 |
| Sacramento Police Department (Emergency 7 digit number- For use with celluar phones) |
(916) 732-0100 |
| Sacramento Police Department (Non-emergency) | (916) 264-5471 |
| Sacramento Fire Department | 911 |
| Sacramento Fire Department (Non-emergency) | (916) 433-1300 |
| Sacramento City Operator | (916) 264-5011 |
| Department of Health and Human Services | (916) 875-6091 |
| FBI (Sacramento Office) | (916) 481-9110 |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | (510) 627-7100 |
| Center for Disease Control | (800) 311-3435 |
| California Office of Emergency Services | (916) 845-8911 |
Are You Prepared? Pamphlet
To learn how to better protect yourself, your family, and your property in a disaster, download a copy of Are You Prepared?
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