December brings holiday celebrations, travel and time spent with loved ones. It is also a season when winter weather, power outages and home heating and cooking risks can increase. As you decorate, host gatherings and hit the road, take time to focus on emergency preparedness. Refresh your emergency kit, create and practice your household emergency plan and include pets in your plans so everyone stays safe. A few simple steps now can help you enjoy the holidays with greater peace of mind.

Download the November Digital Toolkit
For help downloading or using materials, please email oes_infoofficer@sjgov.org or call (209) 953-6200.
Illustration of a woman putting out a kitchen fire with a fire extinguisher.

Key Messages

  • Gift of preparedness
    • Holiday gift guide
    • Stocking stuffers
    • Preparedness resolution
    • Online holiday shopping
  • Storm ready
    • Be storm ready
    • Stay away from rising water
    • Turn around. Don't drown!
    • Do you live in a flood zone?
    • Purchase flood insurance
How to use and customize messages
  1. Download the Microsoft Word document.
  2. Click "Enable Editing" at the top of the page.
  3. Select "File", then choose "Save a Copy".
  4. Name your file and save it to a location you can easily find.
  5. Customize the message or use it as written, then share it with your network.
How to use and customize graphics

You may be asked to create a free account on Canva.

  1. Click the Canva link.
  2. Select "File", then choose "Make a Copy".
  3. Customize the design to fit your needs and make it your own.