Make a Plan
When disaster strikes, you may not necessarily be with your family. Therefore it’s important to make a plan in advance in order to communicate and congregate. Ready.gov has created a Family Emergency Plan designed to make things easier and more efficient.
Make a Kit
A GO-BAG is something you pack today in hopes that you never have to use. Having certain items in a single place will help you to mobilize in case you must evacuate quickly. While this list is a good start, it isn't necessarily all-inclusive. You may also wish to keep some items in your vehicle. Click here for a list of items to go in your go-bag.
Additional tools:
- FEMA Family Emergency Plan Brochure
- FEMA Family Emergency Plan Flyer
- CHF My Family Disaster Plan Brochure
- Emergency Document Bag List
- American Red Cross 1-2-3
- CDC Helping Parents Prepare for Disaster
- CDC Helping Parents Cope with Disaster
- Top 10 List for Preparedness on a Budget
- FEMA Preparedness Tip Sheet
- FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
- Emergency Preparedness Family Plan Workbook
- FEMA Are You Ready? In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
- FEMA Prepare for Emergencies Now
- Ready.gov Prepare for Emergencies Now
- FEMA Preparing for Disaster
- FEMA Food and Water in an Emergency
- USDA Keeping Food Safe
- FCC Tips for Communicating
- FEMA/NFIP: Before the Flood
- FEMA/NFIP: After the Flood
- AAP How to Prepare for Disasters
- CDC After the Storm Tips for Adults
- CDC After the Storm Tips for Parents
- CDC After the Storm Tips for Parents of Youth
- CDC What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly
- FEMA Utility Shut-Off & Safety
- FLASH (Federal Alliance for Safe Homes) Resources
- NCDP 5 Steps to Prep Your Family
- NCDP Common Stress Reactions Experienced by Children & Coping Strategies
- NCDP Disaster Checklist for Parents & Families
- NCDP Preparedness Wizard
- Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit
- FEMA & Ad Council Seat of Your Pants :30 Video
- FEMA & Ad Council Seat of Your Pants :60 Video
- National Center for Disaster Preparedness Wizard
For more information, visit www.Ready.gov.