FAQs • Where can I obtain emergency preparedness information

Where can I obtain emergency preparedness information?: Preparedness literature is available at the City Hall, in the lobby of the Finance/Community Services Department which is located on the second floor. Information is also available at the following websites: www.Ready.gov (FEMA), www.redcross.org (American Red Cross), www.oes.ca.gov (California Governor's Office of Emergency Services), and www.dhs.gov (United States Department of Homeland Security.)

Emergency

1. Does the City have an Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)?: The City's EOP is updated every five years, and a copy is located at the James S. Thalman Chino Hills Branch Library for viewing.

2. Will the City take care of its residents in the event of a disaster?: City resources will most likely be overwhelmed following a disaster. Residents are encouraged to stock auxiliary supplies, prepare a family plan, and be prepared to be on their own at least 72 hours following a disaster.

3. Where can I obtain emergency preparedness information?: Preparedness literature is available at the City Hall, in the lobby of the Finance/Community Services Department which is located on the second floor. Information is also available at the following websites: www.Ready.gov (FEMA), www.redcross.org (American Red Cross), www.oes.ca.gov (California Governor's Office of Emergency Services), and www.dhs.gov (United States Department of Homeland Security.)

4. What can I do to prepare for an earthquake?: Identify potential hazards in your home and begin to fix them. Identify your building's potential weaknesses and begin to fix them. Create a disaster plan and disaster supply kits. For more information, visit www.earthquakecountry.info/roots.

5. If residents are asked to evacuate, where do we go?: In the event of an evacuation order, the City will activate an Evacuation Center/Emergency shelter where residents can receive information and emergency services. City facilities and public schools have been pre-identified as potential sites and will be activated according to the size and location of the emergency evacuation. You can receive timely emergency information by: signing up to receive an email or text message from the City if there is an emergency in the city; checking the City's website at chinohills.org; or by calling the Chino Hills Emergency Hotline at (909) 364-2828. Register now for e-notify at www.chinohills.org/NotifyMe for your emergency alert notification.