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Emergency Preparedness

The public’s health and safety is a top priority for city officials, but they can’t do it alone. Everyone needs to take steps to be ready for a disaster. Walnut Creek is at risk for earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and wildfires. 

Get prepared by signing up for emergency alerts and making a disaster kit for your household.

Emergency Alerts

Stay informed in a disaster by signing up for emergency notifications from the City of Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County.


WC Alert logoIn an emergency, we’ll send alerts and instructions using WCAlert. You can get notifications by text message, email, or phone call.

Sign up for WCAlert

Or text “WCALERT” to 888-777 to get alerts by text message.

We recommend setting up notifications for all the addresses where your family spends a lot of time, including your home, your office, and your childrens’ schools.

If you need help signing up, call the Civic Park Community Center at (925) 943-5852, Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Contra Costa County Community Warning SystermSign up for the Community Warning System (CWS) to get alerts from the County about local emergencies. You can sign up for alerts by text, email, or phone call.

Sign up for CWS alerts

City of Walnut Creek social media

In an emergency, we’ll post updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor. Follow these accounts for the most up-to-date information:

Facebook

Twitter

Nextdoor

Instagram

Other alert systems

  • ZoneHaven - Know your Zone: Find your evacuation zone and see evacuation status information.
  • Earthquake Warning California: This statewide early warning system can give you a few extra seconds to take cover before you feel shaking in a large earthquake. Download the MyShake App or sign up for text messages to get alerts.
  • PG&E Outage Alerts: Sign up for outage alerts from PG&E to get notifications by text, email, or phone when there is an active or planned power outage in your area, including Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
  • Pulse Point: Download the app to receive updates on Contra Costa County Fire Protection District activities.
  • Watch Duty: Download the app to receive alerts of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts.
Emergency Supply Kit list
Disaster Supply Checklists
City of Walnut Creek Emergency Management Plan

More resources

  • Get Ready, Walnut Creek!: 5 quick steps you can take this weekend to get better prepared for a disaster.
  • Ready.gov: Find step-by-step guides for preparing your home or business for a disaster and creating a household disaster plan for your family.

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