Planning for Emergencies Involves These Three Steps

Step 1. Get a Kit

By gathering supplies for your all-hazards supply kit, you will be better prepared to provide for you and your loved ones in the event of a public health emergency. Take a moment to gather the recommended items listed.

April Emergency Preparedness Tip: Food Safety in Emergencies

Do you have enough food to sustain your household in an emergency? This month, focus on building a two-week emergency food supply with non-perishable items your family will actually eat. Store food in a cool, dry place and check expiration dates regularly. Don't forget a manual can opener and a plan for safe food preparation if the power goes out!

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May Emergency Preparedness Tip: Work, School, and Community

Emergencies can happen anywhere—not just at home. This May, take time to learn the emergency plans at your workplace, your child’s school, and in your community. Know where to go, who to contact, and how to stay informed during a crisis. Encourage others to get involved too—preparedness is stronger when we work together!

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Step 2. Be Informed

Being informed means staying up-to-date on the most current information available, such as how to shelter-in-place, infor­mation for those with special needs, and preparedness information for each type of hazard.

Step 3. Make a Plan

You and your loved ones may not be together when an emergency strikes, so take the time now to plan how you will contact one another.