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Emergency preparedness resources

Trusted guides, alerts, training and free downloads from official agencies and nonprofits. Bookmark this page and share it with your team.

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Start here: general preparedness

Ready.govThe federal government's main guide to preparing for any emergency.ready.gov Ready.gov: Make a PlanStep-by-step help and a free template for your family plan.ready.gov Ready.gov: Build a KitThe official checklist for a basic emergency supply kit.ready.gov Ready.gov Free PublicationsFree guides, checklists and templates for families, businesses and schools.ready.gov FEMADisaster assistance, alerts and planning resources.fema.gov FEMA Planning GuidesOfficial planning guides for evacuation, shelter-in-place and more.fema.gov American Red CrossHow to prepare for common emergencies, plus disaster relief.redcross.org National Safety CouncilEmergency planning tips for home and work.nsc.org NFPA Emergency Preparedness ChecklistA printable checklist from the National Fire Protection Association.nfpa.org

Businesses, schools and organizations

Ready BusinessToolkits to help businesses plan for and recover from emergencies.ready.gov OSHA: Medical and First AidWorkplace first aid rules and guidance for employers.osha.gov CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)Train volunteers to help their neighborhood or workplace after a disaster.fema.gov FEMA Best PracticesLessons learned and case studies from emergency managers.preptoolkit.fema.gov National Emergency Management AssociationFind your state's emergency management agency.nemaweb.org National VOADVolunteer groups that help with disaster relief and recovery.nvoad.org

First aid and life-saving training

Stop the BleedLearn how to control serious bleeding and find a class near you.stopthebleed.org American Heart Association CPR & First AidCPR and first aid training and certification.cpr.heart.org American Red Cross ClassesFirst aid, CPR and AED classes online and in person.redcross.org Poison ControlOnline help for poisonings, or call 1-800-222-1222 any time.poison.org

Health and mental health

CDC Emergency Preparedness and ResponseHealth alerts and disaster health information from the CDC.cdc.gov SAMHSA Disaster Distress HelplineFree 24/7 crisis counseling after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.samhsa.gov NCTSN: Helping Kids After DisastersSupport and Psychological First Aid resources for children and families.nctsn.org

Weather, alerts and natural disasters

National Weather Service AlertsReal-time weather watches and warnings.weather.gov National Weather Service SafetySafety tips for every kind of severe weather.weather.gov Ready.gov: Extreme HeatHow to stay safe during heat waves.ready.gov National Hurricane CenterOfficial hurricane forecasts and warnings.nhc.noaa.gov InciWeb Wildfire InformationCurrent information on active wildfires.inciweb.wildfire.gov AirNowAir quality and wildfire smoke conditions near you.airnow.gov USGS Earthquake Hazards ProgramEarthquake preparedness and real-time data.usgs.gov FEMA AppOfficial app for weather alerts, safety tips and shelters.fema.gov DisasterAssistance.govApply for federal help after a declared disaster.disasterassistance.gov

Families, kids and pets

Ready KidsPreparedness games and guides for kids, parents and teachers.ready.gov Sparky the Fire DogFire safety games and activities for children.sparky.org NHTSA Car Seats and Booster SeatsFind the right car seat and how to install it.nhtsa.gov ADA National NetworkEmergency planning for people with disabilities.adata.org ASPCA Disaster PreparednessPet safety and evacuation tips.aspca.org American Humane Disaster ResponseAnimal rescue and disaster tips for pet owners.americanhumane.org

Free downloads

Are You Ready? Guide (PDF)FEMA's in-depth guide to family and community preparedness.ready.gov Family Communication Plan for Kids (PDF)A printable form for your family's emergency contacts.ready.gov

Outside the U.S.

Get Prepared (Canada)The Canadian government's preparedness guides.canada.ca CENAPRED (Mexico)Mexico's National Center for Disaster Prevention.gob.mx

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