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Disaster Preparedness 

The 2005 hurricane disasters have prompted the City to review, refresh, activate and expand our disaster preparedness programs.  To learn more about our efforts, and how you can be involved, please review these helpful resources: 

The City of Berkeley provides free disaster preparedness training in self and home preparedness, neighborhood networking, and information on specialized training (fire suppression, search and rescue, etc.). For an updated schedule of workshops and to sign up online, go to: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=3920   Special workshops for school groups and businesses can also be arranged. 

For more information about the City of Berkeley's Emergency Services, go to: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=3920

For an emergency preparedness checklist for you and your family, go to: http://www.72hours.org/

To see a seismic map of Berkeley, including the Hayward fault, go to: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/gis/maproom/Other/cgs.htm

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