CIVIL
Emergency declarations & service interruptions
State or federal emergency declarations, government service interruptions.
Official evacuation orders and immediate life-threatening hazards take priority over this guide. Call 911 in an emergency.
1WHAT TO VERIFY
- Read the actual declaration from the official issuing agency, understand what it covers.
- Do not act on unverified social media posts or forwarded messages.
2IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
- Identify which services affect you (benefits, permits, offices) and alternate ways to access them.
- Keep important documents accessible.
3HOUSEHOLD SAFETY
- Watch for scams impersonating government agencies.
4COMMUNICATIONS
- Use 211 for local social services and assistance information.
5SUPPLIES
- Maintain a buffer of supplies and cash for 2+ weeks.
6SHELTER OR EVACUATION
- Follow any specific shelter or evacuation instructions in the declaration.
7BUSINESS CONTINUITY
- Check eligibility for disaster assistance or SBA programs when declared.
8RECOVERY
- Keep receipts and records for assistance applications.