The information below is from Ready.Gov. Ready.gov is the official emergency preparedness website run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security.
Be Informed
Knowing what to do before, during, and after an emergency is a key part of being prepared and protected. Be aware of the types of emergency situations that may impact the area you live in. Do you live in an earthquake-prone area? Frequent flooding? All of these things affect how you prepare your family for disasters. It is also critical to know how to receive local emergency alerts and warnings, and how emergency managers will provide information to the community during disasters.
Make a Plan
Talk with your family about how to respond to a disaster if it were to happen
Step 1: Put a plan together by discussing the questions below with your family, friends or household to start your emergency plan.
Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household
Tailor your plan and disaster kit to meet your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Everyone has a circle of people or businesses that assist you with your needs. Services such as child care, pet or special needs such as operating specialized medical equipment. Consider this circle when developing your plan.
- Different ages of members within your household
- Responsibilities for assisting others
- Locations frequented
- Dietary needs
- Medical needs including prescriptions and equipment
- Disabilities or access and functional needs including devices and equipment
- Languages spoken
- Cultural and religious considerations
- Pets or service animals
- Households with school-aged children
Step 3: Fill out a Family Emergency Plan
Make a family Emergency Plan quickly and easily using the fillable card in the link below.
Family Communication Plan
Business Preparedness
If your business doesn’t have a plan yet, or if you’re in the middle of reviewing plans, there are steps that you can take to prepare your company for the disaster that comes down next. Many disasters and hazards can’t be prevented, but you can take steps now to get ready to plan by following the link below.
Ready Business | Ready.gov
