Emergency Preparedness Month

September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Planning ahead can help you stay safe and know what to do when an emergency happens.

SCDD has resources to help people with disabilities and their families prepare for emergencies. Explore our 2026–2027 Safe Together Resource Guides in English and Spanish for information and tools to help you plan ahead and stay informed.

You can also learn about SCDD’s Emergency Preparedness Month Training Series, with September sessions for self-advocates and family advocates in English and Spanish.

Being prepared starts with a plan.

Explore SCDD’s emergency preparedness resources and trainings.

Emergency Preparedness Month Training Series

Join SCDD for our free Emergency Preparedness month training series, to learn important information and resources in preparing for and responding to wildfires and other emergencies. Includes Q & A, links, and more!

Emergency Preparedness Month Training Series – September 2026
Serie de capacitación del Mes sobre la Preparación para Emergencias – Septiembre de 2026

Session 1 Emergency Preparedness for Self-Advocates Presented by Project SAFEE (English)
Register here:  https://bit.ly/4b6T2DZ
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
More Information: sandiego@scdd.ca.gov

Session 2 Emergency Preparedness for Family Advocates Presented by SCDD Staff (English)
Register here:  https://bit.ly/4wCZVoF
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
More Information: sandiego@scdd.ca.gov

Session 3 Emergency Preparedness for Self-Advocates Presented by Project SAFEE (Spanish)
Register here:  https://bit.ly/4bvVROL
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
More Information: sandiego@scdd.ca.gov

Session 4 Emergency Preparedness for Family Advocates Presented by SCDD Staff (Spanish)
Register here:  https://bit.ly/4ftVMh1
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
More Information: sandiego@scdd.ca.gov