How You Can Prepare
At OES, we provide the SFSU community with resources, guidance and reference materials so we are all equipped to respond to emergencies. Here’s how you can prepare:
Build an emergency supply kit
During or after an emergency, you may need to rely on your own supplies for several days. A supply kit can help. Keep one at home, at work and in your car so you’re ready wherever you are. We recommend these supply lists from our partners:
View the supply list from SF.gov
View the supply list from Ready.gov
Opt in for SFSU alert text notifications
SFSU Alert is San Francisco State University’s emergency notification system.
Review our emergency procedures
Learn about how to respond in different situations
What You Should Do in an Emergency
Register for an emergency training
From active threat response training to basic emergency preparedness and more, we offer training opportunities online and in person.
Learn more about Emergency Trainings
Resources
Looking for additional information to help prepare yourself for an emergency? Check out these resources by our external partners!
Air Quality Index
AirNow.gov is a tool from the Environmental Protection Agency that monitors air quality across the United States. In addition to checking the current air quality, the website has a number of educational resources to learn about air quality and how it impacts different populations.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross has a wealth of resources to help you prepare, respond, and recover from disasters.
CAL Fire
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California. Their website has information on how to prevent and prepare for wildfire and monitors current wildfires within California.
Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)
NERT is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations in San Francisco. Through this program, individuals will learn the basics of personal preparedness and prevention. The training also includes hands-on disaster skills that will help individuals respond to a personal emergency as well as act as members of a neighborhood response team.
National Weather Service – SF Bay Area
The local National Weather Service Office for the San Francisco Bay Area has information about current and foretasted weather conditions, including current hazards, radar, and other resources.
PG&E Outage Map
Check power outage statuses for local addresses served by PG&E.
Ready.gov
Ready.gov is a website provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to help individuals plan and prepare for a wide range of disasters from avalanches to winter weather and everything in between.
ReadySF
ReadySF is a website provided by the City and County of San Francisco's Department of Emergency Management to help residents prepare for the everyday and not-so-everyday disruptions.