EMERGENCY ALERTS

Currently, the most highly recommended way to be informed according to MOFD’s Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Dennis Rein, is the Aware program on Zonehaven. MOFD uses this site, type in your address to learn your evacuation zone. Use to track the progression of a wildfire and know when it is safe to return to your home.

To report a hazard program your phone with Sheriff dispatch (925) 228-8282 and Fire dispatch (925) 933-1313. Do not rely on 911.

RECEIVE EVACUATION NOTICE IN THE EVENT OF A WILDFIRE: Register your phone with the Community Warning System (CWS)and/or register with Cal Fire. You can schedule a workshop called “CWS Overview” for your neighborhood by calling or emailing Lorena Herrera at lherr001@so.cccounty.us

Continuously broadcasting emergency radio station for Lamorinda is 1670AM. If we do not have cell service or Internet, this AM station can be a lifesaver.

Nixle - Register to receive up-to-date information from local public safety departments & schools.

PulsePoint app - download to your phone and then register to receive local alerts from MOFD.

DISASTERS & EVACUATION

A terrific list of Firewise and Emergency Resources developed by Orinda Firewise Council member Joan Lucas and updated on 4.19.21. Most of the information here is on this sheet.

Lamorinda Residents’ Guide to Wildfire Preparedness and Evacuation is a great resource to start with.

Lamorinda CERT - valuable information and insight about the first critical hours following an emergency related event. You can also register for CERT training, which is very valuable to know for you and your neighborhood. You’ll get the best emergency and evacuation as a CERT volunteer.

How to Organize your Documents for Evacuation: Words of Wisdom from Lamorinda CERT at links if you want more info.

Here’s a really good Earthquake Evacuation Checklist.

Here’s a really good Evacuation Checklist for Wildfires

Best Go-Bag list: Firesafe Marin go-kit

Get a lantern for power outages

Lamorinda CERT periodically sells water drums which are a great way to store emergency water.