Ready?

More than 7 out of 10 Orange County residents have not made any preparations for an emergency.
What about you? Are you ready?

Learn more about why you should be prepared...and what you can expect in local emergency situations.

• Why Prepare
  Why should you prepare for emergencies before they happen?
• Your Role
  All of us need to take a role in helping protect each other and our families and friends in the event of an emergency. Taking steps recommended throughout this site will help you to be ready when the time comes.
• Know What Can Happen
  Do you know which types of disasters affect Orange County the most and how to prepare for them? If an earthquake started rumbling or you noticed smoke in the hills on your commute, what would you do first?
• What's Your Readiness Quotient?
  The Readiness Quotient – or RQ – is a first of its kind tool for individuals, families and communities to determine and evaluate their readiness.