When wildfires burn in your area, they produce smoke that may reach your community. Wildfire smoke is a mixture of gases and fine...

The month of September is National Preparedness Month and a time to think about what we need to do to get prepared for disasters and...

If you are CERT trained and would like to participate in a Santa Clara COUNTY wide drill, today is your lucky day! The drill will take...

The U.S. Geological Survey says a pair of minor earthquakes just a few hours apart rattled the San Jose, South Bay Area. The Mercury News...

The Home Fire Campaign helps save lives by installing free smoke alarms in homes that don't have them, and by educating people about home...

A 152-acre wildfire in the Santa Cruz Mountains was 5 percent contained at 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to Cal Fire. The fire is an...

The City of San José and the Santa Clara Valley Water District are hosting a series of resource fairs this month to help residents...

The American Red Cross is in California, providing shelter, food and comfort as residents cope with the deadliest week of wildfires in...

Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? The Houston floods and those we experienced here in February are reminders that we...

Being Ready for Wildfire has never been easier with CAL FIRE’s new Ready for Wi ldfire app.. This new tool puts a whole library of step -...

During an emergency staying informed is important. The following information will help you stay up to date on what is happening....

Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items. Earthquake shaking can move almost anything, even large or heavy...

While it's not comfortable to acknowledge, terrorism is a real threat to our communities. During any type of terrorist attack your first...

Power Outages This page provides basic safety tips and how to what to do before, during and after a power outage. PG&E provides power to...

Wildfires This page explains what actions to take if you receive a fire weather watch alert from the National Weather Service for your...

Snowstorms & Extreme Cold This page explains what actions to take when you receive a winter weather storm alert from the National Weather...

Floods This page explains what actions to take when you receive a flood watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service for your...

Extreme Heat This page explains what actions you can take when the weather is extremely hot and how to understand heat alerts from the...

Earthquakes This page describes what to do before, during, and, after an earthquake. Know your risk What An earthquake is the sudden,...