Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can arrive with little or no warning. Natural disasters and human-caused events can affect our community. The Town of Los Gatos and the Los Gatos–Monte Sereno Police Department work closely with Santa Clara County Fire and the County Office of Emergency Management to keep you informed and safe.

Hazard Readiness

Learn what to do before, during, and after each hazard:

Wildfire Preparedness Earthquake Preparedness Flood Preparedness General Preparedness

Stay Informed

Sign up for emergency alerts: Get time-sensitive texts, calls, and emails for evacuations, shelter-in-place, and critical updates.

Sign up for AlertSCC
Get earthquake early warnings (MyShake/ShakeAlert)

Be Ready

Small steps make a difference: