Dear Friends,
As Chairman of the Kern County Board of Supervisors, I urge all Kern County citizens to read this very important Disaster Guide closely. On behalf of myself and my colleagues, I sincerely hope that you find this guide useful in preparing yourself and your family in the event of a local or regional disaster.
The County of Kern continues to prepare for disasters and encourages local residents to focus on individual and household preparedness. This Disaster Guide presents an easy-to-read plan that each of us can follow depending on our own location within the County. I urge all of Kern County's 800,000 residents to arm themselves with this information and develop a practical action plan for their family as soon as possible.
The public's safety is our top priority and, as such, it is our responsibility to prepare our residents for any disasters that may strike, including earthquakes, flooding, dam failures, wildfires, pandemic flu outbreaks, among others.
Preparedness begins at home. Let's get to work to make Kern County a safer place to live, work and play. As the Red Cross reminds us:
- Get a Kit
- Make a Plan
- Be Informed
Sincerely,
Michael J. Rubio
Supervisor
Fifth District, Kern County