Preparedness · Plans, kits and practical readiness
Preparedness
Preparedness is the part you do in advance: written plans, kits and bags, first aid and the communications that keep a household reachable when systems fail.
Four areas
Turn awareness into action.
Know what to do before it happens.
Preparedness is the part you do in advance: written plans, kits and bags, first aid and the communications that keep a household reachable when systems fail.
↗01
Emergency Planning & Evacuation
Written plans, evacuation, documents and the decisions that come before any kit.
↗02Emergency Kits, Bags & Shelter
72-hour kits, go bags, vehicle kits, lighting, shelter and the gear you store or carry.
↗03First Aid & Emergency Health
First aid basics, tested kits, trauma response, training and printable checklists.
↗04Emergency Communications & Alerts
Weather radios, two-way radios, satellite messengers and official alerts.
Live intelligence
See active hazards in one view.
Live Emergency Map
Current Phase 1: NWS tornado and severe-thunderstorm watches and warnings, recent U.S. earthquakes, and clearly labeled satellite fire detections when available.Open Live Emergency Map →