Public Education
Emergency Preparedness Resources
September is National Preparedness Month and this year's theme is "Start a Conversation". This annual campaign reminds everyone that preparing for emergencies can help keep them, their families, and communities safe.
What is Preparedness?
Are You Ready? is an in depth guide to citizen preparedness. Learn about all aspects of preparedness, including different hazards, mitigation and recovery.
Earthquake Preparedness
Earthquake Safety
Wildfire Preparedness
Tips to Make a Plan
Talk to your friends and family about how you will communicate before, during, and after a disaster. The Personal Disaster Plan is a perfect roadmap for disaster preparedness.
Build a Kit
Gather supplies that will last for several days after a disaster for everyone living in your home. Don’t forget to consider the unique needs each person or pet may have in case you have to evacuate quickly. Update your kits and supplies based on recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control.Not sure what to include in your kit? This Emergency Supply Checklist will help ensure you have everything you need for yourself and your family during a disaster.
Ways to Get Involved
Serving the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Santee, the East County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area and trains them in basic disaster response skills.
Other Emergency Preparedness and Safety Resources
Alert San Diego - A County of San Diego run emergency information website which offers hazard information, disaster plan templates, maps, and recovery information. You can also register your mobile device for emergency alerts on AlertSanDiego.org.
Genasys Protect - The County of San Diego and its local governments have adopted Genasys Protect, an emergency communications system, to provide emergency information in addition to the AlertSanDiego system. The platform launched May 31 and will deliver public safety alerts and evacuation notifications in a systematic manner.
San Diego Project Heart Beat - The Santee Fire Department is proud to be a part of this program. San Diego Project Heart Beat works to place defibrillators into Santee businesses for emergency use as public need arises. If your business is interested in participating in this program, call (619) 243-0909 for more information.
East County Community Response Team (CERT) - Serving the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Santee, CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact our area and trains them in basic disaster response skills.
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal - Waste Management, who serves the Santee community for all disposal needs, provides services for the proper disposal of any hazardous material you may have in your home. Hazardous material is defined as any liquid or solid substance that poses a threat to human health and safety or to the environment if improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed of.
Fire Codes and Regulations - Santee's municipal code outlines all requirements regarding the California Fire Code. Questions about this material can be directed to the Fire Marshall's office at 619-258-4100 ext. 184. See the Consolidated Fee Schedule for current costs relating to fire codes, prevention and inspection.
Safety Education