In order to be prepared for an emergency, keep local emergency contact information close at hand. Most phone books print you local information on a convenient single page of number -- usually on the inside or back cover of the book. Make a copy of that page and post it on the refrigerator or somewhere you can find it quickly.

Most Important: If at any time you feel that something is life-threatening to your child call:

Below are some agencies that provide valuable information about emergency and disaster planning.

American Red Cross. Accessed January 2008.

Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Accessed January 2008.

Disaster Preparedness Information -- Web site focused mainly on earthquake preparedness in the Bay Area. Accessed January 2008.

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