About California Prepared
Who We Are
California Prepared is a private, membership-based preparedness group dedicated to building real-world readiness through practical training and preparedness.
We equip our members with the skills and mindset needed to respond effectively to emergencies — from medical incidents and natural disasters to unexpected crises in daily life. Our approach emphasizes hands-on learning, self-reliance, and neighbor-to-neighbor support. We believe preparedness isn’t about fear — it’s about capability. By strengthening individuals, we strengthen communities.
California Prepared has equipped community members with real emergency response skills — the kind that matter when cell towers are down, roads are blocked, and professional help is hours away. Our training has proven its value in real incidents, ensuring that families and neighbors can count on each other when it matters most.
Mission Statement
Self – Family – Community California Prepared exists to develop capable, prepared individuals who can confidently respond to emergencies and support others when it matters most. Through practical training, education, and service, we strengthen readiness at every level — beginning with the individual and extending to the community.
Core Values
Train like it’s real. Help your neighbor. No one is coming — so we prepare. We believe in self-reliance, practical skills over theory, neighbor-to-neighbor support, and showing up when it counts. We stay lawful, ethical, and apolitical. All backgrounds, all politics, one mission: prepared communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is California Prepared?
We focus on 10 core disciplines: Emergency Medical & Trauma Care, Situational Awareness, Communications (radio operations), Disaster Preparedness & Response, Survival & Sustainment Skills, Navigation & Movement, Personal Security & Defense (lawful), Fitness & Physical Readiness, Mindset & Leadership, and Community Response & Mutual Aid. All training is hands-on and scenario-based.
How do I join?
Start by submitting a membership application through our website. All applicants go through a vetting process that includes a questionnaire, a face-to-face meeting with an existing member, and attending at least one training event. The process takes between 30 and 90 days. Membership is open to adults 18 and older.
What kind of training do members do?
We focus on 10 core disciplines: Emergency Medical and Trauma Care, Situational Awareness, Communications (radio operations), Disaster Preparedness and Response, Survival and Sustainment Skills, Navigation and Movement, Personal Security and Defense (lawful), Fitness and Physical Readiness, Mindset and Leadership, and Community Response and Mutual Aid. All training is hands-on, scenario-based, and done together in the field.
Think You’d Be a Good Fit?
We’re a vetted, members-only preparedness group. If you take readiness seriously and want to train with people who do the same, we want to hear from you.