Prepare

Build your family emergency plan with meeting points, contacts, and evacuation routes.

Assemble a 72-hour emergency supply kit with food, water, and essentials.

Run drills every 3-6 months so everyone knows what to do.

Store copies of critical documents in a waterproof, fireproof container.

Connect with neighbors and local emergency services to build community resilience.

Review your plan every 6 months and update contacts, supplies, and routes.

Emergency Services

911

Police, Fire, Medical

FEMA Helpline

1-800-621-3362

Federal Emergency Management Agency

American Red Cross

1-800-733-2767

Disaster relief and shelter info

Poison Control Center

1-800-222-1222

Poisoning emergencies

Disaster Distress Helpline

1-800-985-5990

Crisis counseling after disasters

211 Community Services

211

Local health and human services

NOAA Weather

1-888-697-3777

Weather alerts and forecasts

Power Company (Edit)

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Add your local utility outage number

• Check and replace smoke detector batteries
• Test sump pump and check basement for flooding
• Inspect roof for winter damage
• Clean gutters and downspouts
• Review and update emergency contact list
• Check expiration dates on food and water supplies
• Service HVAC system before summer
• Trim trees and remove dead branches

• Review hurricane preparedness plan (if applicable)
• Check air conditioning and fans
• Stock up on extra water for heat waves
• Review wildfire defensible space
• Check sunscreen and insect repellent supplies
• Verify vehicle emergency kits
• Test portable generator
• Review pool / water safety with family

• Service heating system before winter
• Inspect and clean chimney / flue
• Check weather stripping and insulation
• Stock up on firewood (if applicable)
• Reverse ceiling fans for winter
• Check carbon monoxide detectors
• Drain and store outdoor hoses
• Review and update emergency plan with family

• Stock up on rock salt / ice melt
• Check snow shovels and ice scrapers
• Verify generator fuel supply
• Insulate pipes to prevent freezing
• Check emergency blankets and warm clothing
• Review winter driving kit in vehicles
• Test alternative heating sources
• Check on elderly neighbors' preparedness