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DISASTERS AND EMERGENCIES

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Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency
alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate.  Make
sure your family has a plan and practices it often.

Download the FEMA App to get preparedness strategies, real-time weather and
emergency alerts.


ORDER FREE PREPAREDNESS MATERIALS

Order free preparedness materials from FEMA’s online ordering platform. These
materials can be shipped directly to you at no cost.


HAZARD INFORMATION SHEETS

Use these two-sided information sheets to learn more about how to prepare for,
keep safe during, and respond to hazards. Learn more about the research behind
these information sheets on FEMA’s Protective Actions Research site.

Hazard Information Sheets: Download the Full Suite or download individual sheets
in English for Active Shooter, Avalanche, Cyberattack, Earthquake, Extreme Heat,
Financial Emergency, Flood, Hurricane, Landslide, Novel Pandemic, Nuclear
Explosion, Power Outage, Thunderstorm, Lightning, and Hail, Tornado, Tsunami,
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ARE YOU READY? GUIDE

This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on how best to prepare
for disasters within families and communities. Learn general disaster
preparedness tips and best practices to inform your planning.

Are You Ready? Guide in English or additional languages.


DOCUMENT AND INSURE YOUR PROPERTY (PDF)

Disasters are a matter of when, not if. Make sure you’re prepared by documenting
your property and ensuring that you have the insurance coverage you need.

Document and Insure Your Property in English or

Additional Languages


KNOW YOUR ALERTS AND WARNINGS (PDF)

When disaster strikes, know who to turn to for updates, alerts, and warnings.
This guide outlines the U.S. alert and warning systems and the information you
can expect to receive from each source.

Know Your Alerts and Warnings in English or

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A GUIDE FOR ALERTS AND WARNINGS (PDF)

Learn what to do when you get a hazard alert at home or in the car! The Guide
for Alerts and Warnings has information about 17 hazards, their alerts, and the
protective actions you can take to stay safe.


Download A Guide for Alerts and Warnings or order a booklet copy with a magnetic
strip for the fridge


SAFEGUARD CRITICAL DOCUMENTS AND VALUABLES (PDF)

Be prepared for any disaster by safeguarding documents and valuables. This guide
includes a checklist to help you prepare your documents should you need to file
an insurance claim after a disaster.

Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables in English

or Additional Languages


12 WAYS TO PREPARE (PDF)

This 9” x 6” cardstock postcard describes 12 key ways that you can prepare for
disasters. Just add a USPS mailing sticker to the back to send to community
members.

12 Ways to Prepare in English or

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Last Updated: 08/06/2024

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