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You and your family can be ready for emergencies. We can help you stay aware, plan ahead, and be prepared.
View in Spanish: Arme su equipo asequible de suministros de emergencia
Learn how you can be informed and stay aware of emergencies and events that may impact your and your family.
Make an emergency preparedness plan that fits your needs.
Learn how to create a basic emergency preparedness kit for your home that can be used for any emergency.
You can take action by developing a preparedness plan for events like:
Find family and personal preparedness resources from both state and national organizations.
If you or someone close to you has a disability or other access or functional need, you may have to take additional steps to protect yourself and your family.
What you should know about preparing an emergency plan for your pets.
More from the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management:
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