See Active Calls
See Active Calls

Emergency Preparedness

Be Prepared

Disasters can strike with little warning. Whether it is a wildfire, earthquake, flood, or another emergency, planning ahead can make the difference between stress and safety. The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department encourages every member of our community, including families, individuals, seniors, and businesses, to understand the risks, make a plan, and build the resources they need to care for themselves when disaster occurs.

How to Use These Resources

  • Pick what applies to you — Start with your family, then your business, pets, or any special needs that apply.
  • Create your plan & kit now — Don’t wait. Gather supplies and information before you need them.
  • Stay updated — Sign up for city alerts, check maps (hazard zones, wildfire severity), and review plans yearly.
  • Practice & Prep — Run drills, walk through evacuation routes, and talk through responsibilities with your loved ones.

Why Preparedness Matters

  • Reduces panic and improves decision-making in the moment
  • Minimizes risk to life, property, and health
  • Promotes faster recovery for individuals, neighborhoods, and businesses

 

All-Hazard Guidance & Tools

Across these areas, you’ll also find downloadable tools, planning templates, checklists, and specific information tailored for the types of emergencies likely in our region:
  • Earthquake safety & home retrofitting
  • Wildfire defensible space & air quality safety tips
  • Shelter-in-place guidelines for hazardous materials incidents
  • Advice on maintaining power, water, and health during extended outages

How to Prepare

This page brings together all the key resources you need to be fully prepared, organized by topic, so you can quickly find what matters most to you:

For Individuals & Families

  • Be Informed – Understand the hazards that most commonly affect our area, like earthquakes or wildfires, and stay current with alerts.
  • Make a Plan – How to create a family emergency plan: decide how you’ll communicate, where you’ll meet, and what to do if evacuation is required.
  • Build a Kit – This kit includes essential supplies every household should have: water, food, first aid, tools, and more.
  • Evacuating During a Disaster – What steps to take before, during, and after an evacuation.
  • Access & Functional Needs & Pets– How to plan ahead when you have medical, mobility, dietary, or other special requirements — including planning for pets.

For Businesses

Your organization also plays a role in overall community resilience. This section provides resources for:

  • Continuity planning so operations can continue despite disruptions
  • Protecting employees, clients, and property
  • Safeguarding critical documents and systems
  • Establishing internal communication and response protocols

 

Resources for Business

Contact Us

If you have questions or need more information, call our office at (925) 454-2361 or complete our contact form below.