Preparedness
Disasters are going to happen, but if you're prepared you can
reduce the threat to life and property. Disasters take many forms. They're caused
by gale force winds, sudden floods, releases of deadly chemicals, fire, ice, even
upheavals of the earth itself. When disaster strikes, the best protection is knowing
what to do.
To find out more about disasters and steps you can take to
prepare, select a disaster or other topic below for further information.
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Natural Disasters
Earthquakes
Extreme Heat
Fire Safety
During or After a Disaster
Floods and
Flash Floods
Landslides
and Mudflows
Tornadoes
Winter Driving
Winter Storms
Winter Preparedness
Safety Tips
Thunderstorms
and Lightning
Technological Disasters
Hazardous Materials
House and Building Fires
Terrorism
It is important to consider the plight of animals during disasters.
For more information on this subject, visit the Animals
and Emergencies section.
The American Red Cross puts out several publications on how
to prepare your family for emergency by having a household disaster plan and
supplies kit. The publications marked PDF are in Adobe Acrobat format, which
requires the Acrobat reader. Download
here. These links should open a new window.
- Your
Family Disaster Plan (PDF)- 4-page, 3-color brochure describing four steps
to disaster safety--finding out what can happen, planning, preparing, and
practicing
- Disaster
Supplies Kit (HTML)- 4-page, 3-color brochure that gives information on
how to assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit and a checklist for items to place
in it.
- Emergency
Preparedness Checklist (PDF)- 4-page, 3-color brochure helps families
examine ways to prepare each household member and their home for disasters.
- Disaster
Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors (HTML)- 20-page
flip-page booklet giving disaster preparedness information with special emphasis
for older adults.
- Disaster
Preparedness for People With Disabilities (HTML)-
46-page booklet designed for use by anyone who has a disability or who works
with, lives with, or assists a person with a disability. Has information on
possible disaster effects, assessing personal needs and abilities, suggestions
about forming a personal support network, and fill-in-the-blank checklists.
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