Emergency Preparedness

Are You Disaster Ready?

No one knows when disaster will strike. The city of Los Altos encourages residents to be prepared - whether the emergency is as simple as a power outage, or as serious as a major earthquake.

Residents are advised to prepare to be without basic services - water, gas, electricity, phone service - for at least 72 hours, as emergency resources may be overwhelmed in the event of a large-scale emergency. By gathering basic supplies and developing basic emergency preparedness skills to be self-sufficient for a few days, residents can allow for emergency services to be used by those who need it most.  

The city of Los Altos is committed to preparing, responding and recovering from emergencies. The City adheres to the “All Hazards Approach” to enhance the ability for emergency services, private sector businesses, and community volunteers to work together in responding to and recovering from emergencies. 

  • Learn more about Community Emergency Preparedness visit Resilient Los Altos
  • Watch previously recorded emergency preparedness educational webinars and events "on demand" here
  • Learn more about "Prepare your Family in no Time" (This website was awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award!)
    • Created by Cadette Girl Scouts - Taylor E. and Isha C. 

City of Los Altos Emergency Operations Plan (Council Report)