How to be ready for Natural Disasters

Be Prepared for Anything

You can not only help your family, but you can be a resource and center of help to your neighborhood when a disaster strikes.  

Here are a number of websites that the U.S. Government and others provide to give you the information you need to become prepared.

And remember, information is great, but it's useless until you act on it.

Make up your disaster preparedness kits and plans today.  

"Be Prepared!"

Emergency supply kits—a what-you-need checklist    
Disaster assistance—find out what you're eligible for    
Emergency brochures—print out helpful brochures & manuals (pdf)    
7 steps to earthquake safety—be sure you know them    
FoodSafety.gov—news, recalls, tips, & food safety advice    
Community resources—find local emergency resources nationwide    
Radiation emergencies—protect yourself & your family    
FloodSmart.gov—learn about flood risks, insurance, & more    
MyHurricane.net—monitor storms in real time, set up alerts