Planning for an Emergency
Disaster can strike at anytime, anywhere. Don't wait until it's too late. Take the time to be informed, talk with your family, and prepare now for the possible disaster and emergency situations in your area.
Test your knowledge with the Emergency Education Quiz hosted by Emergency Essentials.
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Preparing with Young Children
Emergency and disaster situations can be a terrifying time for children. To a child, discussing and planning for such times can be just as scary. Here are a few fun, interactive websites that can help inform and prepare younger children:
Sesame Street - Let's Get Ready
http://www.sesamestreet.org/ready
Ready Kids
http://www.ready.gov/kids/index.html
Find More Preparedness Resources At
Ready America
http://www.ready.gov
FEMA - Plan Ahead
http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm
Citizen Corps
http://www.citizencorps.gov/ready/
The Great California Shake Out
http://www.shakeout.org
Emergency Essentials
http://beprepared.com
Shelf Reliance - Food Storage
http://www.shelfreliance.com/
AVMA - Disaster Preparedness for Animals
http://www.avma.org/disaster/saving_family.asp#essentials
Emergency Medical Products, Inc.
http://www.buyemp.com/category/Disaster-Kits-and-Emergency-Kits.html
Be Aware of Potential Disasters
in Your Community
Weather-Related Risks
- Floods
- Landslides & Mudslides
- Thunderstorms
- Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
Other Local Risks
- Earthquakes
- Explosions
- Fires
- Wildfires
To learn more about the possible emergency risks and how to take action, visit
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/index.html
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/index.html