Emergency Alerts and Disaster Response

HOW TO SIGN FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS AND PREPARE FOR DISASTERS (FROM KENSINGTON FIRE) Use this information as a starting point but double check to make sure it is current and has not changed.

The Kensington Fire Protection District is promoting National Preparedness Month with its own theme this year. These five areas of basic preparedness are:

1. Register with Contra Costa County Community Warning System. Register by visiting

www.cwsalerts.com⁠

or calling 925-655-0111.

2. Add the CWS Alert phone number to your mobile phone contacts. Save 925-655-0195 as ”Emergency Alert (CWS)” or scan the QR code.

3. Pack and update an evacuation Go Bag and have it readily accessible. Use the KFPD Wildfire Preparedness Workbook as a packing guide. Visit

www.kensingtonfire.org/workbook⁠

to access the digital version.

4. Start storing emergency supplies and water for disasters and sheltering in place. Take advantage of CERT Emergency Water Tanks Sales. Sign up to be notified sales by visiting

www.kensingtonfire.org/interestlist⁠

5. Establish a communication plan with friends and family to account for being separated during an emergency.

FINALLY: Use the downloadable guide by visiting

www.kensingtonfire.org/prepare⁠

and clicking the item for “Family Emergency Communication Plan.” If you have any questions or need assistance with accomplishing any of the above objectives, please contact

prepare@kensingtonfire.org⁠

. Additional information is available by visiting

www.kensingtonfire.org/september⁠

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