Trusted next steps beyond the map and scorecards
Use this page when you are ready to move from understanding risk into building a household plan, gathering supplies, and connecting with official local resources.
Emergency kit checklist
Review the essentials every household should keep ready for at least 72 hours, including water, food, medication, lighting, and documents.
Open Ready.gov Kit GuideFamily emergency plan
Build a communication plan, pick meeting points, and define roles so your household knows what to do under pressure.
Build A Family PlanAlameda County emergency resources
Find county emergency management information, situational updates, alerts, and local preparedness resources.
Open County ResourcesAlert and warning systems
Sign up for official emergency notifications so you can receive warnings, evacuation instructions, and local updates quickly.
Review Local AlertsImmediate emergencies that threaten life or property.
Community services, local support, and non-emergency guidance.
Check outage maps, restoration status, and utility emergency updates.
Start with one bag
If you are feeling behind, do not try to build your whole household system at once. Start with one go-bag and one contact list.
Match supplies to your household
Medication, mobility tools, pet needs, chargers, and backup power matter more than generic lists if they fit your real life.
Use the app flow together
Start with the risk summary, confirm what matters most on the map, and then come back here to gather resources for that hazard.