Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Information

Disaster Preparedness

Learn what protective measures to take before, during, and after an emergency.

Myth: I don’t need to worry about disasters where I live. Emergency preparedness is not only for Californians, Midwesterners and Gulf Coast residents. Most communities may be impacted by several types of hazards during a lifetime. Americans also travel more than ever before to areas with different hazard risks than at home.

Knowing what to do is a critical part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds count. Use this site to learn about potential emergencies that can happen and how to prepare for and respond to them.

Before, During, and After an Emergency

It is important to be prepared before, during, and after an emergency. Physical safety is a concern for all hazards and may involve sheltering or evacuating. Make sure to develop a a family communications plan as well as prepare an emergency supply kit. When recovering from a disaster, safety as well as mental and physical well-being must be considered.

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Instructional Videos

Preparing makes sense for families, pet owners, seniors, and people with disabilities and other access and functional needs. Click on one of the buttons below to watch a short instructional video explaining the key steps to emergency preparedness, including: being informed, making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved.

Emergency Notification System

City of Corona businesses or residents can register to receive emergency notifications via cellular, voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) telephone, email or text. Click here for the Self-Registration Portal

Emergency Information

24-Hour Police and Fire Dispatch – For outside of 9-1-1 service area or to report a non-emergency police or fire incident call 951-736-2222, Option 3.

Emergency Operations Center

The purpose of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is to enhance communications and organization while maximizing the utilization of personnel and resources during a major incident. Corona’s EOC is operated under the Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) in accordance with the City of Corona Emergency Operations Plan.In times of disaster the EOC is staffed by representatives of City departments, allied agencies and special representatives for the particular incident or disaster being managed. Coordination between all levels of government to insure the City of Corona receives assistance as needed.

Gas Leaks

If you have an emergency gas leak, immediately contact The Gas Company:

Commercial - Industrial: 1-800-427-2000 (English) or 1-800-427-6029 (Spanish)
Residential Customer: 1-800-427-2200 (English) or 1-800-342-4545 (Spanish)

Electric Emergency Repairs & Outages

Report downed wires, live wires, power outages and other electrical emergencies to Southern California Edison at 1-800-611-1911. For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Poison Control Center

For emergencies requiring the Poison Control Center, call 1-800-876-4766.

Vector Control

Bees - Vector control may carry out bee removal in cases where hives or swarms are located in non-structural and accessible locations, such as low-hanging trees, bushes, or debris in a public place where the bees pose an imminent threat to the public.

For additional information visit The Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District website at www.northwestmvcd.org or contact the Corona office at 951-340-9792.

Safely Surrendered Baby Law

No Shame. No Blame. No Names. You can safely surrender your baby at any of our 7 Corona Fire Stations or Corona Regional Medical Center.

The Safely Surrendered Baby Law responds to the increasing number of newborn infant deaths due to abandonment in unsafe locations. First created in January 2001, the Safely Surrendered Baby Law was signed permanently into state law in January 2006. The law's intent is to save lives of newborn infants at risk of abandonment by encouraging parents or persons with lawful custody to safely surrender the infant within 72 hours of birth, with no questions asked.

Optional Medical Questionnaire: Although a person surrendering a baby under the Safely Surrendered Baby Law will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire, the form is optional and is intended solely for the purpose of collecting medical information critical to the health and survival of the child. Any information that may identify the person surrendering the baby will be removed in order to maintain that person's confidentiality.

Wildfires

If you see a wildfire, please report it immediately by dialing 9-1-1. To report an arson, call the County Arson Hotline at 1-800-633-2836.

Sandbags

The City of Corona will provide up to 10 pre-filled sandbags to City of Corona residents. Bags can be picked up at Santana Park on the corner of Santana Way and Kellogg Avenue. This location will be staffed as long as it is raining as residents will be required to show ID to prove Corona residency.

Earthquakes

For situations that threaten human life and/or property and that demand immediate attention, dial 9-1-1. Learn about Earthquake Preparedness!

Power Outage Preparedness

Be prepared for a power outage. Extended power outages may impact the whole community.

Prepare Now

• Take an inventory now of the items you need that rely on electricity.
• Talk to your medical provider about a power outage plan for medical devices powered by electricity and refrigerated medicines. Find out how long medication can be stored at higher temperatures and get specific guidance for any medications that are critical for life.
• Plan for batteries and other alternatives to meet your needs when the power goes out.
• Sign up for local alerts and warning systems. Monitor weather reports.
• Install carbon monoxide detectors with battery backup in central locations on every level of your home.
• Determine whether your home phone will work in a power outage and how long battery backup will last.
• Review the supplies that are available in case of no power. Have flashlights with extra batteries for every household member. Have enough nonperishable food and water.
• Use a thermometer in the refrigerator and freezer so that you can know the temperature when the power is restored.
• Keep mobile phones and other electric equipment charged and gas tanks full.

Survive During

• Keep freezers and refrigerators closed. The refrigerator will keep food cold for about four hours. A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours. Use coolers with ice if necessary. Monitor temperatures with a thermometer.
• Use food supplies that do not require refrigeration.
• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Generators, camp stoves, or charcoal grills should always be used outdoors and at least 20 feet away from windows. Never use a gas stovetop or oven to heat your home.
• Check on your neighbors. Older adults and young children are especially vulnerable to extreme temperatures.
• Go to a community location with power if heat or cold is extreme.
• Turn off or disconnect appliances, equipment, or electronics. Power may return with momentary “surges” or “spikes” that can cause damage.

Be Safe After

• When in doubt, throw it out! Throw away any food that has been exposed to temperatures 40 degrees or higher for two hours or more, or that has an unusual odor, color, or texture.
• If the power is out for more than a day, discard any medication that should be refrigerated, unless the drug’s label says otherwise. If a life depends on the refrigerated drugs, consult a doctor or pharmacist and use medicine only until a new supply is available.

Click here to view a Power Outage Safety Flyer

Southen California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoff Program

Southern California Edison (SCE) has recently implemented a Public Safety Power Shutoff Program. In alignment with its operational safety practices, SCE may proactively shut off power in high fire risk areas when extreme weather conditions present a clear an imminent danger to public safety. SCE has identified twenty-five high-risk area circuits that may be affected throughout our City.

On Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Jeremy Goldman with SCE presented an overview of the program to Corona residents. Watch below:

Click here to view PDF of PowerPoint Presentation

Click here to view High-Risk Circuit Areas throughout the City of Corona

Click here to view an At-A-Glance Map of the High-Risk Circuit Areas

Click here to visit SCE's Grid Resiliency and Wildfire Safety Webpage

Click here to view PSPS Fact Sheet including Tips on Staying Safe and Taking Action

Edison Medical Baseline Program:

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has directed the utilities to contact people with medical conditions when there are outages, regardless of cause. Therefore, it is vital that people with medical conditions alert the utility to their condition and make use of the medical baseline program, as appropriate. Click here to register through SCE's medical baseline program.

When Edison expects to implement the Public Safety Power Shutoff Program, SCE will contact affected customers. Make sure your contact information is current with Edison. To learn more about the Public Safety Power Shutoff Program, please visit the Southern California Edison webpage.

Sign up for Corona's Emergency Notification System

If provided early warning, the City of Corona will also attempt to notify residents affected by the Edison's Public Safety Power Shutoff Program. The City has a local notification system that will send telephone notifications to resident and businesses. Only land-lines are in the system. Register your cell phone number and select if you would like to receive an additional notification by email and/or text. Visit www.CoronaCA.gov/ENS to register!

Corona's Power Outage Map

One of the key components to an outage of any kind is communication with the customer and being able to provide them the information that they need in the time frame that it is available. Corona's Power Outage Map allows customers to view service response in real time. Click here to access Corona' Power Outage Map.

Additional Resources

Riverside County 2-1-1 Community Connect
Ready America
California Emergency Management Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency
American Red Cross
USGS-Cal Tech - earthquake updates - usually posted within 30 minutes of a quake.
Riverside County Public Health Department