Emergency Preparedness
The Town of Yountville is a beautiful place to live and play but there are risks from the nature around us - wildfires, earthquakes, winter storms, and flooding. The Town strongly encourages residents, workforce, and visitors to be aware and stay informed.
The sections found below provide valuable information on how to prepare for an emergency. The Town created detailed guidelines and checklists that can help all community members be better equipped to manage a disaster when the need arises.
The information on this website is provided under the California Emergency Services Act (California Government Code section 8550 et seq.) and for informational purposes only. The information on this website: (1) is necessarily general and not intended to be a complete guide to all things that can or should be done in the event of an emergency, (2) is subject to change at any time including in the event of an emergency, and (3) may not apply to your specific needs and/or circumstances in the event of any emergency. Emergency preparedness is your responsibility. Relevant information regarding a particular emergency may be different than the information provided on this website. All persons should consult relevant authorities for information regarding a particular emergency. There are many sources of information for emergency preparedness and all persons should consult as many resources as possible.
To find upcoming events visit the Emergency Preparedness Events page.
Links Providing Safety Information During a Natural Disaster:
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Alerts
The Town of Yountville uses multiple sources of communication.
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Earthquakes
Yountville is located in the seismically active San Francisco Bay region.
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Emergency Preparedness Events
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Emergency Preparedness Planning
When a disaster strikes you will not have much time to figure out what you need to do.
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Evacuation
The likelihood for mass evacuation in Yountville is limited, but we need to be prepared for that situation should it occur.
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Flooding
During heavy rain, Yountville is subject to flooding problems along the natural creeks and drainage that traverse the area, and we encourage our residents to proactively prepare for the storms which can cause flooding and power outages.
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Power Outage
A power outage is when the electrical power goes out unexpectedly and may impact the whole community and the economy.
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Town & County Emergency Planning Documents
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Wildfires