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Emergency Preparedness

Promoting awareness, personal responsibility and community resilience through proactive emergency preparedness and planning.

Emergency Information

Prepared Today. Ready Tomorrow.

At Cal State Monterey Bay, emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility. In many emergencies, the people closest to the situation are the first to respond — helping themselves, their families and their neighbors before professional responders arrive.

By preparing individually, we strengthen the safety and resilience of the entire Otter community. Emergency management professionals recommend being ready to care for yourself for at least 72 hours following a disaster.

Expect the Unexpected

Preparation is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you. When every member of the Otter community takes steps to plan ahead, we build a safer, stronger Cal State Monterey Bay.

Strong preparation starts with a few practical steps. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends focusing on four key actions to help you stay ready:

1. Be Informed

Learn about the risks in our region and understand what to do before, during and after an emergency. Sign up for alerts and rely on trusted sources for accurate information.

2. Make a Plan

Create a personal or household emergency plan. Decide how you will communicate, where you will meet and how you will manage if normal routines are disrupted.

3. Build a Kit

Prepare an emergency supply kit with essentials such as water, nonperishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries and copies of important documents.

4. Get Involved

Know how to receive official campus communications and emergency notifications so you can respond quickly and confidently.

Taking these simple steps today helps protect you and strengthens the resilience of the Otter community.

Additional Preparedness Resources

Emergencies can occur at home, at work or on campus. Learn how to prepare and respond:

Each resource provides guidance to help you assess risk, respond appropriately and support others safely.

Cal State Monterey Bay is proud to be recognized as a StormReady campus — one of more than 3,000 sites nationwide meeting National Weather Service standards for severe weather planning and response.

Severe weather can happen at any time. Staying informed and planning ahead can make a meaningful difference.

Stay Informed

Local and Regional Resources

National Resources

Local News

Interested in taking a more active role?

Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV/CERT)

CERV of the Monterey Peninsula supports Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and builds public awareness about disaster preparedness.

Training includes:

  • Fire safety
  • Light search and rescue
  • Team organization
  • Disaster medical operations

These programs empower community members with practical skills that can make a meaningful difference during emergencies.