Use this template from Ready.gov to create a family plan that's right for you. Skip to Main Content _ Sensor Network Maps & Radar Severe Weather News & Blogs Mobile Apps More ...

Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to think about the following situations and plan just in case. Consider the following questions when making a plan: How ...

After the communication plan, Fugate suggests a scavenger hunt around the house for disaster supplies a family may already have. It's not necessary, for example, to stock store-bought bottled ...

This week: How will you reach family members if you lose cellphone service? Where is your meetup spot? These are issues that figure into your family earthquake plan.

Have a social media plan. If cell service is down, plan to go to Facebook, Snapchat, or Instagram for information. Social media sites can be very effective in times of crisis.

Make an emergency kit. When creating an emergency kit, be sure to create a kit for each member of your family, including pets, with enough to last for at least 72 hours.

Family Emergency Preparedness Plan Get Your Family Ready and Safe. When a disaster strikes or a crisis breaks out, your first thoughts are often of family – especially your little ones. That’s why ...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Sept. 8, 2014) -- Every September for the last 11 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency kicks off National Preparedness Month and more than 3,000 ...

Whether it's snow or severe storms, it's important to make a family emergency plan and be ready when severe weather strikes. North Carolina can be hit with tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, power ...

With Colorado and other western states dealing with major wildfires, now is a good time for residents to evaluate plans and create safety kits in case of an emergency. September is National ...

Whether it's snow or severe storms, it's important to make a family emergency plan and be ready when severe weather strikes. Posted 5/4/2025, 3:18:11 PM By WRAL staff ...