​Preparing for Emergencies

• Get a Kit—Get a kit of emergency supplies that will allow you and your communities to survive for at least three days in the event an emergency happens. Go to www.ready.gov and www.redcross.org for a complete list of recommended supplies.
• Make a Plan—Plan in advance what you and your community will do in an emergency. Go to www.ready.gov and www.redcross.org/prepare for more information and templates to help get you started.
• Be Informed—Learn more about different threats that could affect your community and appropriate responses to them. Go to www.ready.gov and www.redcross.org/prepare for more information about natural disasters and potential terrorist threats.
• Get Involved—After preparing yourself and your communities for possible emergencies, take the next step: get training in first aid and emergency response and get involved in preparing the community at large. Visit www.citizencorps.gov or www.redcross.org/prepare to find out about training and volunteer opportunities through your local Citizen Corps Council or American Red Cross Chapter.