Disaster Preparedness | City of Hayward

Prepare yourself.

It's not a matter of if; it's a matter of when.
The City of Hayward is at risk for a wide array of disasters, from earthquakes to flooding. Disaster preparedness not only consists of having a survival kit in your home, place of business, and your car, but it is also knowledge that can travel with you wherever you go.

General Information

You can find information here to help make sure you are as prepared as you possibly can be for potential disasters and other emergencies.

Plan and Prepare!

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Using training learned in the classroom and during exercises, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers can assist others in their community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help.

Learn how to help out in an emergency

Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT)

NERT is a free training program for individuals, neighborhood groups and community-based organizations with in Hayward. Through this program, individuals will learn the basics of personal preparedness and prevention.

A Free Emergency Preparedness Program

Fire Preparedness

Each year more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the United States, with direct property loss due to home fires estimated at $7.3 billion annually. Learn what you can do to protect your home and family here!

Home fires can be prevented!

Earthquake Preparedness

We are prepared for the next big quake; are you? Learn how to prepare for an earthquake and get great safety tips provided by the American Red Cross, USGS, and the City of Hayward here.

Get ready