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Plan Ahead for Disasters

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Hurricane Preparedness Week

Strengthen your home and your community before a hurricane strikes. Prepare ahead.

Protect yourself before, during, and after a volcanic eruption.

Know what to do before, during and after a tornado.

Every minute counts during a disaster – plan now so you’re prepared. Here are six important things to know before a disaster strikes.

April is National Financial Capability Month. Protect your family by financially preparing before an emergency strikes.

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

Know the risks about different disasters and hazards that could affect you & your family where you live, work, and go to school.

Know what to do before, during, and after a winter weather.

Be informed about what to do during an active shooting. Remember to RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.

A nuclear explosion may occur with or without a few minutes warning. Learn what you can do: Get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned.

Earthquakes can happen at any time. Learn what to do before, during and after.

Learn how to prevent, detect and respond to cyber incidents.

Get involved in your community by taking action with FEMA’s citizen responder programming to help your community become prepared.

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