Reference & Planning Documents

Thank you, John Hardcastle (former Emergency Services Coordinator for Palm Springs and current Fire Chief of Borrego Springs).	He compiled these documents from credible sources to aid you, the citizens of Coachella Valley, in your disaster planning.	Being prepared makes you part of the solution, rather than part of the problem

	Emergency Supplies Checklist	Excessive Heat Guide
	Floods (Turn Around, Don't Drown)	Winter Storms
	An Incredible List of Emergency Preparedness Sites [Courtesy Mrs. Ryan's Class in Vermont]	Evacuations During Chemical Emergencies

	It is called Continuity of Operations (COOP) and this 46-page document is loaded with checklists and ideas.	Business Disaster Planning

	Federal Emergency Guide for Home & Family	Guide to Earthquake Safety
	Flooding	Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
--	Shelter in Place	Manufactured Home Fire Safety

	Family Disaster Plan	Flu Planning for Individuals & Families
	Pets & Disasters	Terrorist Attack Planning

	Kid's Disaster Training Book	Kid's Crossword Puzzle
	Kid's Hidden Treasures	Kid's Matching Game
	Kid's Word Search	United States Fire Administration

	Seniors and Disaster Preparedness

	Disaster Preparedness for the Disabled (Access & Functional Needs)	Dialysis Patients Preparing for Emergencies
		Dialysis Patients (Spanish)