You could be anywhere when disaster strikes – at work, at school or in the car. How will you contact your family?
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning, such as an earthquake.
Or, they may develop slowly and allow adequate time for public warning, such as with a severe winter storm. Either way, there are proven steps you can take individually or with your family to increase your chances of survival and build self-reliance and confidence that you've got it handled.
The links provided below are to reliable resources from a variety of organizations. Refer to these as you put together a plan to systematically plan for the disasters and significant emergencies that are expected here. Whenever possible, involve your family and your neighborhood. Preparedness is a team sport.
Get informed
- Learn what to expect and how to respond
- Types of Emergencies - Be Red Cross Ready
- The Cascadia Subduction Zone threat
- FEMA Earthquake Home Hazard Hunt - Prevent Injuries
Make a plan
Assemble a kit
- Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
- Build a Survival Kit - Be Red Cross Ready
- Kit Contents and Storage Locations
- Storing Food and Water