Topanga Disaster Survival Guide

SURVIVING DISASTERS — TOPANGA STYLE

The Topanga Disaster Survival Guide is an emergency preparedness resource tailored specifically for residents of Topanga Canyon. First issued in 2005 and updated in 2017, this guide is freely distributed to residents and includes a wealth of critical information to help residents and local businesses survive disasters in the canyon.

In this guide, you will find information on preparing for a disaster, responding to the immediate threat, and how to recover.

Use the links below to view or download individual Guide sections. For updated guide information, refer to the red highlights below.

Section 1: Introduction

Table of contents; important phone numbers; online resources for emergency prep education, real-time emergency updates, traffic and weather updates; relevant social media accounts.

Section 2: Preparedness

Family Emergency Plans; Pets and other animals; disaster kits; emergency notifications; volunteer opportunities; preparedness tips for wildfire, earthquake, floods, slides, storms and extreme weather.

Section 3: Response

Wildfire evacuations; what to do during and after an earthquake or major storm.

REVISION NOTE:  Pages 52 & 53 have been removed and are being revised. To get the latest information on Evacuation and Shelter in Place, refer to the Topanga Evacuation Guide.

Section 4: Recovery

Disaster psychology; reducing stress in children; getting disaster assistance.

Section 5: Other Hazards

Fire station 69 response; parking regulations; hazardous materials; poison oak; rattlesnakes; terrorism and active shooters; downed power lines.

Section 6: Topanga Resources

Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (TCEP); Neighborhood Networks; Topanga CERT; Arson Watch; Topanga Animal Rescue; North Topanga Canyon Fire Safe Council (NTCFSC); Topanga Town Council.


Section 7:  Zone Maps

ZONE UPDATE:  Section 7’s information on Evacuation Zones and FRS channels has been updated since this guide was produced. For the most up-to-date Zone Map information, visit OneTopanga.com.

Section 8: My Emergency Plan

Templates for creating a Family Emergency Plan.

Section 9: Glossary and Acknowledgements