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ReadySF

The place to find everything you need to know before, during, and after an emergency. Stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.

ReadySF

The place to find everything you need to know before, during, and after an emergency. Stay ready, so you don’t have to get ready.

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How to get ready for any emergency

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Disasters and emergencies

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Disasters and emergencies in San Francisco

How to get ready for emergencies in San Francisco

Earthquakes

An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves.

Tsunamis

A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that can cause dangerous coastal flooding and other damage. Some San Francisco neighborhoods are more at risk than others.

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