When disaster strikes, 2-1-1 is there to connect you to information, relief, and recovery resources. We'll help answer your questions and provide a central place for updated information as conditions change. There will be no more searching to find the numbers for countless hotlines which spring up during a crisis. One call to 2-1-1 will connect you with a friendly voice and put you on the path to the information you need. See the Disaster Information page to learn more about currrent disaster conditions and preparedness efforts.

Building Capacity to Meet Regional Needs

A major earthquake is always a possibility in California. Now we have new threats, such as terrorism, West Nile virus and the avian influenza. These emergencies call for a central source of information where you can turn to get or give help. 2-1-1 is that place for our community.

2-1-1 is currently being built into the infrastructure of Santa Clara County's disaster response program. In the event of a regional disaster, 2-1-1 will be mobilized as the county's central source for information on relief and recovery activities.

Emergency Preparedness Information & Resources

Emergency preparedness starts with you! Learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your organization in times of disaster. Some websites with tips on disaster preparedness include:

> Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services

> 10 Ways You Can Be Disaster Prepared (Santa Clara County OES)

> Ready.gov

> American Red Cross

> American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter

> PrepareNow.org

> The Humane Society: Emergency Services

> FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency

> AlertSCC: Santa Clara County Emergency Alert System

AlertSCC is a powerful mass notification system that will be used to send emergency information and instructions to anyone who lives or works in Santa Clara County. AlertSCC will send messages to phone numbers included in the emergency 911 and 411 directory listings. In addition, by registering at AlertSCC.com you may provide additional contact information to receive messages on other devices.

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