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Resources

Prevent. Prepare. Recover.

At Building Resilient Communities, we believe preparedness starts at home. Use the sections below to explore simple, trusted resources that can help you prevent risk, prepare for emergencies, and recover more safely, so you and your loved ones can stay safe and resilient at home.

Spectrum News Disaster Preparedness Interview – Jacqueline Marie Banks shares how she is fully prepared for a disaster based on attending training at Building Resilient Communities.

You too can be Safe and Resilient at Home!

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Step 1: Stay Informed

Sign up for emergency alerts about fires, earthquakes, extreme heat, air quality, floods, and more.

Click here to download the San Bernardino County app for emergency preparedness resources and updates.

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Step 2: Build a Go Bag

Don’t know where to begin? Start with the most important preparedness actions every person or family should take. Pack important documents now. Be ready to grab keys, wallet, phone, medication, and personal items.

Click here for Riverside County addtional recommendations to add to your emergency kit

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Step 3: Make a Plan

Create a plan to help you and your family stay safe in an emergency. Discuss how loved ones will get to safety and find each other. Need help making an emergency plan?

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Step 4: Make a Stay Box

Pack supplies for at least 3 days at home with no water or power: food, water, flashlight, and radio.

Click here to learn how to build a stay box for home emergencies, and more!

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Step 5: Help Others

Be ready to help those in need.

Riverside County Emergency Response Team Class

San Bernardino County Community Emergency Response Team

Explore BRC Resources

Explore additional preparedness tools, guides, and trusted resources developed by Building Resilient Communities to help you stay informed, prepared, and resilient.

Preparing for Disaster EBook

Disaster Supplies

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Stay Safe and Resilient at Home

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Find simple resources to help you make a plan, build a kit, and prepare your household for emergencies at home.

Don’t know where to begin? Start with the most important preparedness actions every person or family should take.

Disaster Preparedness Bible Study

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Are You Ready for Disaster?

There is no better time to get prepared. We invite you to study God’s Word on preparedness while creating practical plans for emergencies.

Enjoy our free Bible study guide designed to help church families respond to and recover from major emergencies and disasters.

What the Bible Study Includes

A 4-week scripture-based preparedness curriculum
Reflection questions and discussion prompts
Practical planning guidance
Faith-centered encouragement and resilience principles

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