Program Information

Alameda County is a diverse geographic area with the potential for natural and human-caused disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, severe storms, flooding, nuclear incidents, and acts of terrorism. In the event of a catastrophic disaster, the human and economic impact will be devastating, and recovery will be delayed.  Impacts to communication systems, water and food supplies, transportation systems, medical services, sewer systems, fuel supplies, and electrical power will be severely impacted. We encourage the residents of Alameda County to plan and prepare their families for emergencies in advance. Resources are available here to assist you before and during a disaster.

Sign up for AC Alert

AC Alert is the Mass Notification System used by City and County agencies throughout Alameda County to rapidly disseminate critical alerts to persons who live, work, or visit our County. Make sure we can reach you when it’s critical. Register with AC Alert at www.acalert.org.

Find more Agency Disaster/Emergency Services

Find more resources on how to prepare for emergencies through Alameda County Health’s Emergency Medical Services.

Drinking Water Safely

• Make Water Safe in an Emergency – English
• Como Desinfectar el Agua – Espanol
• Drinking water safety – Boil Water Advisory

Swimming Pool-Power Outages

• Electrical Power Outages – Public Pools and Spas

Sewage/Flooding Cleanup

• Sewage and Cleanup English ALCO
• Sewage and Cleanup Spanish ALCO

Food Safety

• Food Safety & Power Outages Handout
• Power Outage Checklist
• Power Outage Checklist – Spanish
• Food and Water in an Emergency – Vietnamese
• Food Safety Checklist – Chinese