California Emergency Preparedness
Based on 116 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in California.
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Risk Score
Very High
Top Threats in California
Fire (27 declarations)
Moderate Earthquake (13 declarations)
Low Flood (39 declarations)
High Severe Storm (23 declarations)
Moderate FEMA Disaster History
California has had 116 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Flood 39
Fire 27
Severe Storm 23
Earthquake 13
Freezing 3
Hurricane 2
Dam/Levee Break 2
Tropical Storm 1
Winter Storm 1
Biological 1
Tsunami 1
Fishing Losses 1
Coastal Storm 1
Other 1
Recent Declarations
Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds 2025-01-08
Severe Winter Storm 2024-04-19
Severe Storms And Flooding 2024-04-19
Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides 2024-04-13
Severe Storm And Flooding 2024-02-19
Preparedness Tips for California
- ✓ Create a defensible space of at least 30 feet around your home
- ✓ Keep your go bag packed and ready during fire season
- ✓ Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
- ✓ Have N95 masks on hand for wildfire smoke events
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Go Bag
Wildfire evacuations often happen with little notice
Air Filtration
Smoke from wildfires creates hazardous air quality for weeks
Emergency Radio
Stay informed about evacuation orders and fire progression