Disasters disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives every year.  Each disaster has lasting effects, both to people and property.  If a disaster occurs in your community, local government and disaster-relief organizations will try their best to help you, but you need to be ready as well.  Local responders may not be able to reach you immediately, or they may need to focus their efforts elsewhere.

The County of San Bernardino's helpful guide Your Family Disaster Plan (PDF) can help to better prepare you and your family.