Earthquakes

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Northern California

Emergency Alerts & Real-Time Info

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: Real-time earthquake monitoring and data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
• MyShake App: Free smartphone app providing earthquake early warnings for magnitude 4.5+ earthquakes with audio and visual alerts.
• CISN (California Integrated Seismic Network): Real-time earthquake events within the last seven days in California.
• ShakeAlert: Earthquake early warning system providing seconds to tens of seconds of advance warning.

Evacuation & Shelter

• American Red Cross Shelter Locator: Find open emergency shelters during disasters at redcross.org/shelters.
• Northern California Red Cross Chapters: 24/7 emergency shelter, food, and comfort services.
• Emergency Services Offices in California: Find your County's Office of Emergency Services for local evacuation guidance.
• California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Coordination with local jurisdictions for emergency shelter operations .

Animal Boarding

• Northern California Animal Shelters: Local animal control facilities with emergency boarding capacity.
• California Animal Rescue Network 4 Precious Lives: Coordination through California emergency management for displaced pets.
• Red Cross Pet-Friendly Shelters: Shelters accommodating pets during disasters (pets must be in carriers).
• SPCA and Local Humane Societies: Emergency boarding and reunification services for displaced animals  .

Air Quality & Health

• AirNow.gov: Real-time air quality monitoring and Air Quality Index (AQI) data for California.
• California Air Quality Interactive Map: Real-time pollution levels and health recommendations.
• Bay Area Air Quality Management District: Spare the Air alerts and air quality forecasts.
• California Department of Public Health: Health guidance related to air quality during emergencies.

Recovery/ Financial Assistance

• FEMA Individual Assistance: Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov for federal disaster relief funding.
• California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA): State financial assistance program through Cal OES.
• Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans: Low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses.
• Cal OES Recovery Operations: State coordination for disaster recovery and rebuilding assistance.

Free Items/Distribution

• American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles: Mobile distribution of meals, water, and emergency supplies.
• Cal OES Emergency Resources: State coordination of emergency supply distribution.
• Local Emergency Distribution Centers: County-managed sites for food, water, and essential supplies.
• Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD): Coordination of nonprofit relief distribution efforts.

Local Contacts

• Northern California Emergency Services Offices: County-level emergency management coordination.
• Local Sheriff Departments: Emergency coordination and public safety information.
• Northern California Fire Departments: Emergency response and evacuation assistance.
• 211 Information Line: 24/7 helpline for emergency services and resource referrals.

Central California

Emergency Alerts & Real-Time Info

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: Real-time earthquake monitoring and data from the U.S. Geological Survey.
• MyShake App: Free smartphone app providing earthquake early warnings for magnitude 4.5+ earthquakes.
• National Weather Service Sacramento: Regional weather alerts and emergency notifications.
• Central California Emergency Alert Systems: Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and local notification systems.
• CISN (California Integrated Seismic Network): Real-time earthquake events within the last seven days in California.
• ShakeAlert: Earthquake early warning system providing seconds to tens of seconds of advance warning.

Evacuation & Shelter

• American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles: Mobile distribution of meals, water, and emergency supplies.
• Central Valley County Emergency Services: Local evacuation planning and shelter coordination.
• Emergency Services Offices in California: Find your County's Office of Emergency Services for local evacuation guidance.
• California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): Coordination with local jurisdictions for emergency shelter operations .

Animal Boarding

• Central California Animal Disaster Team: Regional animal sheltering during emergencies.
• Fresno County Animal Services: Emergency animal boarding and reunification.
• Large Animal Evacuation Centers: Facilities for horses and livestock during emergencies.
• California Animal Rescue Network 4 Precious Lives: Coordination through California emergency management for displaced pets.
• Red Cross Pet-Friendly Shelters: Shelters accommodating pets during disasters (pets must be in carriers.)
• SPCA and Local Humane Societies: Emergency boarding and reunification services for displaced animals.

Air Quality & Health

• AirNow.gov: Real-time air quality monitoring and Air Quality Index (AQI) data for California.
• California Air Quality Interactive Map: Real-time pollution levels and health recommendations.
• San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District: Regional air quality monitoring and alerts.
• Central California Health Departments: Public health guidance during air quality emergencies.
• California Department of Public Health: Health guidance related to air quality during emergencies.

Recovery/ Financial Assistance

• FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: In-person assistance for federal disaster aid applications.
• California Individual Assistance Programs: State-funded recovery assistance through Cal OES.
• SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Centers: Business and homeowner recovery loan assistance.
• United Way Central California: Coordinated disaster relief and recovery funding.

Free Items/Distribution

• Food Banks of Central California: Emergency food distribution during disasters.
• Salvation Army Central California: Emergency supply distribution and assistance.
• American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles: Mobile distribution of meals, water, and emergency supplies.
• Cal OES Emergency Resources: State coordination of emergency supply distribution.
• Local Emergency Distribution Centers: County-managed sites for food, water, and essential supplies.
• Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD): Coordination of nonprofit relief distribution efforts.

Local Contacts

• Central California OES Offices: County emergency services coordination.
• Fresno County Emergency Services: Regional emergency management and response.
• Kern County Emergency Services: Emergency response and public safety.
• Central Valley Sheriff and Fire Departments: Law enforcement and emergency coordination .

Southern California

Emergency Alerts & Real-Time Info

• USGS Earthquake Hazards Program: Real-time earthquake monitoring and ShakeAlert system.
• MyShake App: Earthquake early warning alerts for Southern California residents.
• National Weather Service Los Angeles: Regional weather and emergency alerts.
• Los Angeles County Emergency Alert System: NotifyLA and regional emergency notifications.
• CISN (California Integrated Seismic Network): Real-time earthquake events within the last seven days in California.

Evacuation & Shelter

• American Red Cross Los Angeles Region: 24/7 emergency shelter and evacuation services.
• Los Angeles County Emergency Management: Coordinated evacuation planning and shelter operations.
• Orange County Emergency Services: Regional shelter coordination and evacuation assistance.
• San Diego County Emergency Operations: Emergency shelter management and evacuation support.

Animal Boarding

• Los Angeles Animal Services: Emergency pet sheltering and evacuation assistance.
• Orange County Animal Care: Regional animal shelter services during disasters.
• San Diego Humane Society: Emergency animal boarding and rescue services.
• Riverside County Animal Services: Regional emergency animal care coordination.

Air Quality & Health

• South Coast Air Quality Management District: Real-time air quality monitoring for LA Basin.
• AirNow.gov Southern California: Regional air quality index and health recommendations.
• California Air Quality Interactive Maps: Neighborhood-scale air quality data.
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Air quality health guidance and alerts.

Recovery/Financial Assistance

• FEMA Region 9: Federal disaster assistance coordination for Southern California.
• Los Angeles County Recovery Resources: County-managed disaster assistance programs.
• California State Disaster Relief: Cal OES individual and family assistance programs.
• 2-1-1 Los Angeles: 24/7 helpline for disaster assistance and recovery resources.

Free Items/Distribution

• American Red Cross Southern California: Emergency supply distribution and mobile response.
• Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: Emergency food distribution during disasters.
• Orange County Food Bank: Regional emergency food assistance.
• Salvation Army Southern California: Emergency supply distribution and disaster relief.

Local Contacts

• Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management: Regional emergency coordination.
• Orange County Emergency Services: County emergency management and response.
• San Diego County Emergency Operations: Regional emergency services coordination.
• Southern California Sheriff Departments: Law enforcement and emergency response.