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Plan Ahead for Disasters

Talk with your family.

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Prepare Your Home and Family For Flooding

If you approach a flooded road or walkway, follow this rule. Turn around, don't drown!

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Hurricanes

Prepare for hurricanes now. Know where to go if asked to evacuate quickly and how you and your family will get there.

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Extreme Heat

Drink plenty of water even if you do not feel thirsty. Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits.

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Take Action

Get involved in your community by taking action. Learn more about FEMA’s citizen responder oriented programming to help you and your community become more prepared today.

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National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can. Get tips and information to find out how to get involved.

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Publications

Ready offers brochures and other free publications to help you and your community prepare. Order publications today

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