All residents served by San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMCFD) should prepare for all types of emergencies or hazards; including: earthquakes, winter storms, pandemics/flus, etc.
Browse our Emergency Preparedness section to learn how you can prepare your home and family for any emergency.
Sign up for San Mateo County’s alert and warning system here.
Links to Other Helpful Emergency Preparedness Information:
- American College of Emergency Physicians – Patient-specific emergency information form for children with special healthcare needs.
- American Red Cross – Learn more about your local American Red Cross
- BAAQMD.gov – Learn more on wildfire safety and air quality with resources from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
- DisabilityDisasterAccess.org – Assisting Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults in Disaster Readiness and Recovery
- CDC.gov – Checklist of items to include in an emergency kit for families with children and youth with special healthcare needs
- RAND.org – Comprehensive guide to implementing evidence-based public health interventions in emergency preparedness.
- Ready.gov – Learn how to Prepare, Plan, and Stay Informed from the US Dept. of Homeland Security
- SF72.org – You’ll find information about what to do in an emergency, simple steps to get connected, and useful guides to help you get prepared
- SMC ALERT – Register your information to receive important alerts from San Mateo County’s Community Alert System
- SMCReady – Disaster Preparedness Information for San Mateo County