Be Prepared!

Family preparedness means having an emergency supply kit, an emergency plan, and being informed about the different emergencies that can happen in your area and the appropriate responses. The resources below can help you prepare your family for any emergency and give you tips for talking with your child about being prepared.

Make Your Family Ready for an Emergency

  • Plan for Emergencies
    Videos and resources to learn about preparing for emergencies.
  • Being a Hero is fun!
    Ready.gov Games that will test your know-how in a wide range of emergencies and teach you how to build the perfect emergency kit.
  • Ready Kids
    Tools and information to help kids and families before, during, and after emergencies.
  • Beyond Stranger Danger
    This article is for parents and guardians on talking to their kids about how to know when they are in danger and how to respond.
  • Fire Safety for Children
    Teach your children important fire safety practices to help keep them safe.
  • Natural Disasters and Severe Weather
    From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Learn how to be prepared for any type of natural disaster.

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