Pre-planning for emergencies such as home fires and natural disasters can help you and your family survive and cope with a disaster. By preparing in advance and working together as a team, creating a family disaster plan including a communication plan, disaster supplies kit, and an evacuation plan. Knowing what to do is your best protection!

There are actions that should be taken before, during and after an event that are unique to each hazard. Identify the hazards that have happened or could happen in your area and plan for the unique actions for each.

Below are some websites that can assist you in preparing!

Ready.gov – www.ready.gov

ReadyWisconsin – readywisconsin.wi.gov

Ready Racine County – www.racinecounty.com/departments/ready-racine-county

CDC Emergency Preparedness – www.emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness

NFPA.org – www.nfpa.org

Legal Documentation for Disasters – www.justgreatlawyers.com/legal-documents-to-prepare-for-emergency-preparedness

Red Cross – www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/be-red-cross-ready

American Red Cross of Wisconsin – www.redcross.org/local/wisconsin.html