Be Prepared

Preparedness: An everyday task for everyday life 

An emergency can strike anyone, anytime. Take the 3 Steps to develop a disaster preparedness plan for your family, whether it’s an earthquake that hits our entire community…a gas leak that threatens your neighborhood…a disaster that disrupts your business…or a weekend boating trip that turns tragic…the American Red Cross can help ensure that you, your family and your business are well prepared before a disaster strikes. We encourage you to:

Step 1 - Make a Plan

Talk, Plan, Learn, Check Supplies, Tell, and Practice.

Click here to learn how to make a plan. 

Step 1 – Make a Plan

Step 2 - Build a Kit

Water, Food, First Aid supplies, non-prescription drugs, tools and emergency supplies, sanitation items, clothing and bedding, special items, and important family documents.

Click here to learn how to build a kit.

Step 2 – Build a Kit

Step 3- Get Trained and Be Informed

Get Trained in First Aid, CPR/AED, and how to use emergency procedures at home, such as extinguishing a fire and shutting off gas, water, and electricity.

Click here to learn how to Get Trained and Be Informed.

Step 3 – Get Trained/Be Informed