Emergency Preparedness

Everyone should have an emergency plan. The likelihood of you and your family surviving a house fire depends as much on having a working smoke detector and an exit strategy, as on a well-trained fire department.The same is true for surviving a terrorist attack or other emergency.

We must have the tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at least for a period of time, no matter where we are when disaster strikes. Just like having a working smoke detector, preparing for the unexpected makes sense.

Below you will find various tools to help you and your family be better prepared in the event of an emergency.

Family Emergency Plan	Emergency Checklist
Emergency Supplies	What to do with your Pet

Just for Kids

There are plenty of fun resources online to help teach kids about emergency preparedness. Below you will find a toolkit of links to fun activities, lesson plans, and general information on preparing kids for emergency.

FEMA for Kids

Disaster Readiness Games

Emergency Preparedness Puzzles

Fire Prevention for Kids and Teachers

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