Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off?
Families can cope with disaster by preparing in advance so that everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
Find out what type of disasters can occur in your area.
Create a family disaster plan. Practice the plan at least once a year.
Keep a Disaster Supplies Kit on hand
Have a “Go Bag” ready in case you have to evacuate.
For More Information
Red Cross Web Site On the Red Cross web site you can get information on what to have in your "Go Bag" and what kind of supplies to keep on hand.
FEMA Web Site
Visit the FEMA web site for information on specific hazards.
