Don't know where to begin? Check out these resources:
- ready.gov. California residents can access links about evacuation procedures, wildfire preparedness and local resources. Before a crisis hits, click to start a kit, make a plan, be informed, and watch a video.
- redcross.org. Get general tips on protecting your home before a disaster strikes, including what to do when a wildfire threatens your home, what to include in an emergency supply kit, and how to create a family disaster plan. Links can help you find missing loved ones and help you donate to relief funds.
- fema.gov/areyouready/. Access step-by-step, in-depth guides in both English and Spanish to help you prepare.
- prepare.org. This site contains disaster preparedness tips for vulnerable populations: seniors, children, people with disabilities, people with mobility issues and pet owners.
If you wish to donate to relief efforts, call 800-REDCROSS or contact the local American Red Cross chapter. To find the nearest chapter, visit redcross.org.
For more information, read, "Disaster-Proof Your Important Papers" in Home & Family Finance Resource Center.
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