United We Prepare
With support from Verizon, United Way is helping communities stay ready for anything. United Way and 211 are essential partners in disaster preparedness. Through our collaboration with Verizon, we’ve expanded our impact to better serve individuals, families, and nonprofits—before disaster strikes.
United for a Stronger Community
Wherever there’s a need, United Way is there. We bring people together to create lasting change and build strong and resilient communities in the Inland Southern California region.
What We’re Doing
Are you disaster ready? Preparing is easier when we do it together! Come learn the 5 essential steps to prepare for a disaster and take action on some items right away. Together, we can build a resilient community that is ready to handle whatever comes next.
Workshop Highlights:
Learn the 5 Essential Steps to Prepare
Disaster Readiness Raffle Prize(s)
Build Your Community Resilience Network
Free Mini Disaster Prep Kits to get your Go-Bag Started!
UPCOMING Workshops
November 13, 2026 at 10:30 am
Variety Children’s Charity of the Desert
42600 Cook St. Suite 150, Palm Desert, CA 92211
*** All Ages ***
November 17, 2026 at 10:00am
Bordwell Park Stratton Community Center
2008 Martin Luther King Blvd. Riverside, CA 92507
*** All Ages ***
November 20, 2026 at 1:00PM
La Sierra Senior Center
5215 La Sierra Ave. Bldg. B. Riverside, CA 92505
*** Ages 55 & Better ***
RSVPs appreciated but not required. RSVP to 909-980-2719 or disasterprep@iscuw.org ***
DISASTER RESILIENCE FUND
Preparedness Workshops
We're hosting FREE workshops for residents and nonprofit organizations to build resilience and readiness.
Each workshop includes:
Free disaster preparedness education
Preparedness kit distribution
Raffle Prizes for attendees
Resources to help individuals and families
Best of all, there's no cost to your organization or host site.
Public Awareness Campaigns
We’re launching educational initiatives to promote best practices in disaster preparedness. Through in-person events and digital outreach, we’re committed to sharing vital information and resources with our community.
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DISASTER RESILIENCE RESOURCES
Are you ready for a disaster?
United We Prepare - Get started with these 5 steps
Unidos nos preparamos - Empiece con estos 5 pasos
Explore our curated collection of tools and guides from emergency services experts:
Sign up for Local Emergency Alerts – Listos California
Sign up for Federal Emergency Alerts | Ready.gov
Listos Disaster Ready Guide: English | Español
Listos Earthquake Readiness Tips: English | Español
Listos Disaster Ready Fillable Card: English | Español
Listos Personal Documents Checklist: English | Español
Visit: Verizon Disaster Resilience