Family Emergency Preparedness Planning
Any number of hazardous situations can impact rural communities. These may include natural disaster sitautions, emerging or exotic diseases, or manmade threats, such as acts of terrorism or chemical spills. Regardless of the emergency or hazardous situation, one of the best things you can do to protect yourself and your family is to prepare beforehand.
Family Emergency Preparedness Factsheets
Related Websites
Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
FEMA's comprehensive guidebook on individual, family, and community disaster preparedness.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA's comprehensive guidebook on individual, family, and community disaster preparedness.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit
Website with information and links for making a disaster supply kit, including, basic disaster supplies, where to keep them and how to keep them maintained.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Website with information and links for making a disaster supply kit, including, basic disaster supplies, where to keep them and how to keep them maintained.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Be Red Cross Ready!
ARC website with preparedness information, includes interactive media to help you "Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed."
American Red Cross (ARC)
ARC website with preparedness information, includes interactive media to help you "Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed."
American Red Cross (ARC)
Children and Disasters
Website of the AAP on disaster preparedness to meet children's needs.
American Academy of Pediatricians
Website of the AAP on disaster preparedness to meet children's needs.
American Academy of Pediatricians
Disaster Information Resources Series
Website with numerous factsheets on topics for recovering from various all-hazard situations.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Website with numerous factsheets on topics for recovering from various all-hazard situations.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Health and Safety Concerns for All Disasters
Website with links to information on various health and safety issues that can occur during or after disaster situations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Website with links to information on various health and safety issues that can occur during or after disaster situations
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Ready America
Website of information and resources to help you and your family get prepared for disaster situations.
Federal Emergency Management Agency and Citizens Corps
Website of information and resources to help you and your family get prepared for disaster situations.
Federal Emergency Management Agency and Citizens Corps
Safe and Well Website
After a disaster, let your family and friends konw that you are safe and well.
American Red Cross (ARC)
After a disaster, let your family and friends konw that you are safe and well.
American Red Cross (ARC)
For Kids
FEMA for Kids
Website to teach kids how to be perpared for disasters.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Website to teach kids how to be perpared for disasters.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Let's Get Ready
Sesame Street website for parents and kids with tips, activities and other tools to help get your family prepared for emergencies.
Sesame Workshop
Sesame Street website for parents and kids with tips, activities and other tools to help get your family prepared for emergencies.
Sesame Workshop
Ready Kids
Website for kids to learn about disaster preparedness, includes games, activities, color sheets.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Website for kids to learn about disaster preparedness, includes games, activities, color sheets.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Additional Resources
Family
4 Steps to Prepare Your Family for Disasters
Factsheet (2 pages) to guide you and your family in preparing for disater sitautions.
American Academy of Pediatricians
Factsheet (2 pages) to guide you and your family in preparing for disater sitautions.
American Academy of Pediatricians
A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
Independent study course for the general public and emergency management personnel wanting to obtain a basic understanding of disaster assistance.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Independent study course for the general public and emergency management personnel wanting to obtain a basic understanding of disaster assistance.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Information to aid citizens in protecting themselves against all types of hazards.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland SEcurity
Information to aid citizens in protecting themselves against all types of hazards.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland SEcurity
Be Red Cross Ready: Power Outage Checklist
Factsheet includes steps to take prior to, during, and following a power outage in order to preserve safety.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Factsheet includes steps to take prior to, during, and following a power outage in order to preserve safety.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Be Red Cross Ready: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health After a Disaster
Tips on recognizing mental health issues related to disaster and taking action to correct them.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Tips on recognizing mental health issues related to disaster and taking action to correct them.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Deciding to Stay or Go: Evacuating
Information on evacuating prior to a disaster and measures to take to stay safe.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Information on evacuating prior to a disaster and measures to take to stay safe.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Deciding to Stay or Go: Staying Put
Information on sheltering-in-place and measures to implement.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Information on sheltering-in-place and measures to implement.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Family Emergency Plan
Downloadable templates to use for developing a Family Emergency Plan.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Downloadable templates to use for developing a Family Emergency Plan.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Family Readiness Kit: Preparing to Handle Disasters
Booklet (35 pages) with information on how to prepare yourself and your family for disaster situations.
American Academy of Pediatricians
Booklet (35 pages) with information on how to prepare yourself and your family for disaster situations.
American Academy of Pediatricians
Food and Water Needs: Preparing for a Disaster or Emergency
Information on gathering safe food and water before a disaster or emergency situation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information on gathering safe food and water before a disaster or emergency situation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Gather Emergency Supplies: Disaster Supplies Kit
Information on preparing a disaster supplies kit.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information on preparing a disaster supplies kit.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Get A Kit
Information on supplies needed for an emergency supply kit for you and your family.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Information on supplies needed for an emergency supply kit for you and your family.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Pandemic Flu Preparation: The Workplace and the Community
Factsheet includes topics to consider when preparing a family, business, and community for pandemic flu.
University of South Dakota Extension
Factsheet includes topics to consider when preparing a family, business, and community for pandemic flu.
University of South Dakota Extension
Personal Preparation and Storage of Safe Water
Information on how to prepare (boil, disinfect) water supplies in preparation for a disaster situation or after a disaster.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Information on how to prepare (boil, disinfect) water supplies in preparation for a disaster situation or after a disaster.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Recover After a Disaster
Information and resources on recovering emotionally, financially, and how to recover you home.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Information and resources on recovering emotionally, financially, and how to recover you home.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Seasonal and H1N1 2009: For Parents Who Have Children or Adolescents With High-Risk Medical Conditions
Brochure containing flu prevention information for parents of children with high-risk medical conditions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Brochure containing flu prevention information for parents of children with high-risk medical conditions.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Disaster Handbook
Handbook (166 pages) with numerous factsheets for families, farms, and businesses on preparing and recovering from disaster sitautions.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Handbook (166 pages) with numerous factsheets for families, farms, and businesses on preparing and recovering from disaster sitautions.
University of Wisconsin Extension
For Kids
Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book
Colorbook for kids to teach them about how to prepare for disaster sitautions.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Colorbook for kids to teach them about how to prepare for disaster sitautions.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Pets
Animals in Public Evacuation Centers FAQ
Factsheet discussing issues involved with housing animals in public evacuation centers and guidelines to reduce health risks.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Factsheet discussing issues involved with housing animals in public evacuation centers and guidelines to reduce health risks.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Be Red Cross Ready: Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist
Checklist includes steps to take before, during, and after a disaster to ensure pet safety and well-being.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Checklist includes steps to take before, during, and after a disaster to ensure pet safety and well-being.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Disaster Preparedness for Horse Producers
Factsheet (2 pages) to help horse producers prepared for all types of disasters.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Factsheet (2 pages) to help horse producers prepared for all types of disasters.
Louisiana State University Ag Center
Disaster Preparedness for Pets
Brochure containing disaster preparedness tips for pets.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
Brochure containing disaster preparedness tips for pets.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)
FDA 101: Animal Feed
A summary of the FDA's role in protecting animal feed safety.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
A summary of the FDA's role in protecting animal feed safety.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Guide to Disaster Preparedness
General emergency planning and response protocols related to animal care. Guide also includes useful links and forms.
University of California Division of Food and Natural Resources
General emergency planning and response protocols related to animal care. Guide also includes useful links and forms.
University of California Division of Food and Natural Resources
Information for Pet Owners
Information to help pet owners prepare and plan for pet disater needs.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Information to help pet owners prepare and plan for pet disater needs.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Pets and Disaster Safety Checklist
Information on preparing and caring for your pet during disaster situations.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Information on preparing and caring for your pet during disaster situations.
American Red Cross (ARC)
Poisonous Plants or Harmful to Horses: Drought and Frost Concerns
Information about plants found on pasture that may be harmful to horses during drought or frost conditions.
University of Minnesota Extension
Information about plants found on pasture that may be harmful to horses during drought or frost conditions.
University of Minnesota Extension
Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense. Get Ready Now.
Tips on preparing an emergency kit for pets and planning what you will do in emergencies to take care of your pets.
Department of Homeland Security
Tips on preparing an emergency kit for pets and planning what you will do in emergencies to take care of your pets.
Department of Homeland Security
Protect Your Pets in an Emergency
Factsheet of resources for information on making preparedness plans to ensure your pet's safety before, during, and after a disaster situation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Factsheet of resources for information on making preparedness plans to ensure your pet's safety before, during, and after a disaster situation.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Safe Handling Tips for Pet Foods and Treats
Information for consumers on how to prevent illness when handling pet foods and treats.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Information for consumers on how to prevent illness when handling pet foods and treats.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Saving the Whole Family
Booklet (16 pages) containing detailed disaster planning information for small and large animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Booklet (16 pages) containing detailed disaster planning information for small and large animals.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
The Disaster Handbook
Handbook (166 pages) with numerous factsheets for families, farms, and businesses on preparing and recovering from disaster sitautions.
University of Wisconsin Extension
Handbook (166 pages) with numerous factsheets for families, farms, and businesses on preparing and recovering from disaster sitautions.
University of Wisconsin Extension