City Participants in North County Earthquake TTX

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, City staff attended the North County Emergency Managers earthquake tabletop exercise (TTX). The TTX brought together 24 jurisdictions and stakeholder agencies with the aim to enhance emergency response and coordination within each jurisdiction and the North Zone. This earthquake exercise focused on specific EOC positions: Policy Group, Public Works (PW), Utilities/Wastewater, Public Information Officer (PIO), emergency responders and emergency managers. Events like these provide great opportunities for City Staff to prepare for City readiness in an event of an emergency or disaster and strengthen interagency communication and coordination. 

 Here are some evacuation and emergency preparedness tips that everyone should know in the event of an emergency.

Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to leave now. The area is lawfully closed to public access. 

Evacuation Warning: Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Shelter in Place: Go indoors. Shut and lock doors and windows. Prepare to self sustain until further notice and/or contacted by emergency personnel for additional direction.

Evacuation Order(s) Lifted: The formal announcement of lifting evacuations in an area currently under evacuation.

Download the Genasys Protect App to Receive Emergency Evacuation Notifications: Stay informed during emergencies with the Genasys Protect App. Users can subscribe to up to five specific addresses and receive real-time push notifications about important status updates such as evacuation orders, warnings, and shelter-in-place alerts.

TIPS FOR EVACUATING 

Go Kit Materials: 

• Water: 1 gallon per person per day (3- day supply)
• Non-perishable food: 3-day supply
• Flashlight (with extra batteries or hand crank)
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA weather radio is ideal)
• First aid kit
• Multi-tool or Swiss Army knife
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Face masks (for dust or smoke)
• Local maps
• Cell phone charger (portable power bank or solar)
• Cash (small bills and coins)
• Clothing and shoes
• Warm blanket or sleeping bag
• Personal hygiene items
• Glasses or contact lens supplies
• Important Documents
• Medications / medical devices

Make a Plan

• Decide on a meeting place if you cannot meet at home
• Share emergency contacts
• Be familiar with your routes 
• Practice your plan

Quick Reminders for Hazards

Earthquakes: Drop, Cover, and Hold on! 

Power Outages: Leave fridge/freezer closed if possible, preplan for any medicines that need power, sign up for utility alerts 

Tsunamis: Move to higher ground, leave the water area immediately 

Pet Preparedness List

• Pet food and water 
• Leash, crate, or carrier
• Medications
• Waste bags or litter box
• Vaccination records