Prepare for Disasters: General Preparedness Information

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1. Families & Individuals
2. 4H & Youth
   
3. Caring for Animals
4. Child Care Centers
5. College Students
6. Older Adults & Caregivers
7. Businesses

1. Families & Individuals

• Preparing for the Unexpected
  
  Spanish Version: Prepárese para lo inesperado (pdf)
  
  
  
  
• Home Inventory Checklist (pdf)
  
  
• Evacuation Grab & Go Box
  
  
• Emergency Supplies Kits & Lists
  
  
• Ready America: Disaster Preparedness Instructional Videos
  
  
• After a Disaster: Picking up the Pieces
  
  
• Talking About Disasters: Guide for Standard Messages
  
  
• Click here for more resources for Families & Individuals
  

2. 4H & Youth

• Patriotism Through Preparedness

  Spanish Version: Patriotismo por la Preparación (pdf)
  
  
  

• Click here for more resources for Children & Youth
  

3. Caring for Animals

The following animal disaster resources are provided by FEMA.gov

• Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies
  Some of the things you can do to prepare for the unexpected, such as assembling an animal emergency supply kit and developing a pet care buddy system.

• Animals in Emergencies for Owners
  This video, developed by the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)/FEMA, is intended to help pet and livestock owners prepare to protect their animals during emergencies.

• Information for Pet Owners
  Guidelines on how to prepare a plan to care for pets before, during and after a disaster.

• Information for Livestock Owners
  Guidelines on how to prepare a plan to care for large animals before, during and after a disaster.

• Wildlife in Disasters
  Guidelines on how to approach wildlife after a disaster.

4. Child Care Centers

• Online Course: Keeping Kids Safe
  
  

5. College Students

• Disaster Planning for College Students
  
  
• Emergency Supplies Kit and List for College Students
  
  

6. Older Adults & Caregivers

• Disaster Preparedness for Older Adults & Caregivers (pdf)
  
  
• Creating a Support Network
  
  
• Personal Medication Chart / Record (pdf)
  
  
• Aging in Stride - Emergency Readiness Kit for Older Adults
  
  [ English Video ] [ Spanish Video ]
  

7. Businesses

• Preparing Your Business for Disasters
  
  
  
  
  
  

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