BE READY

There are many types of disasters.

Disasters can occur at any time. Being prepared can help you and your family get through the event safely and with less stress.

The two most important steps are:

Have a Family Disaster Plan. Where will you go if you have to evacuate? What if you are away from home? What will you do if there is a flood? Or a tornado? Or a chemical spill? Plan for all types of disasters. Make sure all family members know what to do.
Put together an Emergency Supply Kit. If you have to evacuate, you may not have time to gather important items, such as food, water, and medications. Your kit should be in an easy to grab-and-go container such as a clean trash can or duffle bag.

Need help making a Family Disaster Plan? Not sure what to put in your Emergency Supply Kit? There are many sites that can help you. Here are a few.

From the Federal Emergency Management Agency:
Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness at www.fema.gov/areyouready/

From the Red Cross:
Disaster Services at www.redcross.org

From the U.S. Department of Homeland Security:
Be Ready at http://ready.gov/

Links to other agencies that may help you get prepared.

Federal Emergency Management Agency	www.fema.gov
U.S. Fire Administration	www.usfa.fema.gov
Citizen Corps	www.citizencorps.gov
Department of Commerce	www.doc.gov
Department of Health and Human Services	www.hhs.gov
Department of Energy	www.energy.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture	www.usda.gov
Department of Justice	www.justice.gov
Department of Interior	www.doi.gov
Environmental Protection Agency	www.epa.gov
U.S. Postal Service	www.usps.gov
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration	www.noaa.gov
National Weather Service	www.nws.noaa.gov
U.S. Geological Survey	www.usgs.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention	www.cdc.gov
Food and Drug Administration	www.fda.gov
Nuclear Regulatory Commission	www.nrc.gov
American Red Cross	www.redcross.org
National Fire Protection Association	www.nfpa.org
Institute for Business and Home Safety	www.ibhs.org
Humane Society of the United States	www.hsus.org