Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
A significant emergency or disaster can occur at any time. Results can range from a disruption of daily life to a loss of life. The City of Burbank is committed to assisting the community in the preparation for, response to and recovery from just such an occurrence.
The City maintains a comprehensive emergency preparedness program through the Burbank Fire Department's Disaster Preparedness Division. The Division is responsible for preparing the City staff and departments, as well as the general community, for a major situation. This preparation includes community outreach and education programs on various emergency and disaster preparedness topics. In addition, the Division builds and fosters relationships with various Non-Governmental Organizations, Private Business Partnerships and Faith Based Organizations that may play a significant role in a disaster.
The Ready Burbank Program is the local application of the national Ready America Program. If you live or work in Burbank, and have questions on preparedness or disaster awareness, we encourage you to start here.
Quick Tips
Southern California is vibrant, dynamic locale. So dynamic that it sometimes changes right beneath our feet. While we can't prevent natural disasters, we can prepare for them. Check out the following primers on preparedness and get a head start on The Big One.
- You're in the middle of a fine afternoon when the world starts shaking around you. Do you know what to do during an earthquake? More importantly, do you know what to do before an earthquake? Learn the basics by reading our Earthquake Preparedness Tips.
- Whether it's an earthquake, a fire, or a man-made disaster, there are certain steps that can save your life and the lives of your family. Learn the basics by reading our Family Disaster Preparedness Information.
- Whatever the disaster, it's quite possible that your water supply will be contaminated for a few days. It's even possible that normal communications will be cut off for a few days. While losing the use of a cellphone will be trying enough, it also means your local ATM won't be able to talk to the bank. No emergency cash withdrawal. Which means you might not be able to buy that bottled water to get you through the next few days. Don't let that happen to you. Use our Emergency Supplies and Checklist to help build your personal disaster supply kit.
- Our families wouldn't be the same without Fluffy or Fido. Don't leave them behind when disaster strikes. Learn the basics of caring for four-legged friends by reading our Pet Disaster Preparedness Information.
For further information, check our resources page to review our full library, find important local phone numbers, answer frequently asked questions and learn more about disaster preparedness and emergency response. When you're ready to know more, our resources page is the place to go.
