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?

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!

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!