Ground view of collapsed building and burned area. Beach and Divisadero, Marina District. [C.E. Meyer, U.S. Geological Survey]

It’s been 35 years this month since Loma Prieta rolled through. October is the perfect month to prepare for the unexpected. Are you ready?

Northridge Earthquake. U.S. Geological Survey

Today is perfect time to get prepared for emergencies. From earthquakes to wildfires and more, California is prone to no-notice events, and the time to get prepared is now!

PEXELS

If there were a fire or earthquake that destroyed your home, where would your important documents such as birth certificate, passport, deed, licenses, permits, etc be?

Martinez Area CERT offers free disaster preparedness information, classes, and training to residents of Martinez and Pacheco. We welcome you to learn more about how you and your loved ones can become more resilient and prepared for the unexpected!

Would you leave your pets behind if you were evacuated? Of course not. In a disaster, seconds count and that’s why it is critical that you and your pets’s Go Bags are ready. If you need to evacuate you’ll need to have enough essentials for one to three days. Preparing a Pet Go Bag ahead of time will be a huge help.