Family Preparedness
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.
Quick Links to some of READY.gov pages and other resources to help jumpstart your planning.
- READY Build Your Emergency Plan
- READY Build Your Own Emergency Preparedness Kit
- READY Children and School Preparedness Before, During and After an Emergency
- READY Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
- USDA Keeping Food Safe
FCC Tips for Communicating During an Emergency
- FEMA/NFIP: Before the Flood
- 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.
