Being Prepared At Home

Protect yourself and your family by being prepared for emergency situations. Here are some tips and resources:

Before an emergency strikes, have a plan in place. Keep emergency and family contact information handy, know how to safely evacuate your home, and have adequate supplies on hand in case you must remain where you are for several days.
To make your plan, visit www.ready.gov

During an emergency, keep yourself informed in case you must take action. Listen for emergency instructions and updates on radio and television, and from agencies responding to the emergency, such as the fire department or Sheriff’s Office. If an action is called, such as evacuating an area, take that action seriously.

After an emergency, know that recovery assistance is available. Help is there for those affected by the emergency through personal loss, or for people who are simply having a hard time coping emotionally with the events.

Learn more about how to prepare for Public Health emergencies.

Special Preparedness Resources from Ready.gov for:

Older Americans

People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs

Pet Owners