Be Ready: Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

Are you and your family ready to face an emergency such as a flood, wildfire, earthquake or power outage? Do you have an emergency plan and an emergency kit to be self-sufficient for at least three days following a disaster? Here are essentials tips to be better prepared and to recover from emergencies.

Emergency Preparedness for older adults

Information for older adults on emergency preparedness.

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Ready Rating - Emergency preparedness for organizations and businesses

Ready Rating is a free, web-based emergency preparedness planning program that helps organizations become better prepared to respond effectively and recover quickly from disasters and other emergencies.

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Know the risks in your community

Find out what risks are present in your community and how to be ready for them.

Make a plan

Making and practicing a plan will help you be ready to deal with any emergencies that come your way.

Get an Emergency Kit

Getting or making a kit is the final step in being ready for any emergency. Find out what you need to put in it.

Personal Disaster Infographic

Find out how to prepare for a personal disaster, how the Red Cross helps and other useful information.

Generator Safety

Learn about some safety tips and information about the dangers of home generators.