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Emergency Preparedness
Knowing what to do and how to stay safe in the event of an emergency is the responsibility of individuals, families and businesses alike. The City of Poway offers resources on what you need to do to be prepared and how you can be involved in your community preparedness efforts.
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, simple search and rescue, and basic first aid treatment.
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Earthquake Safety
Find information on how you can be better prepared and improve your earthquake safety.
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El Nino Information
Are you prepared for El Niño? Learn how to secure your home, property and prepare your family.
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Emergency Preparedness for Individuals & Families
Learn how to better prepare yourself and your family for an emergency or disaster by getting a kit, making a plan, and being informed.
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Preparedness Planning for Your Business
Businesses can do much to prepare for the impact of the many hazards they face in today’s world.
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Ready, Set, Go! Wildfire Readiness
Get prepared for wildfire before it strikes by following Ready, Set, Go! Find valuable preparedness tools and learn what the City of Poway is doing to prepare for wildfire.
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Water Watcher Program
Poway's Water Watcher program encourages residents to always have a responsible adult assigned to watch kids around the water – and do so without distractions.