National Preparedness Community

Are you a Prepper? You should be. The Ready Campaign established four universal building blocks of emergency preparedness: Be informed, Make a Plan, Build a Kit and Get Involved.  America’s PrepareAthon! builds on this foundation by encouraging millions of Americans to focus on a simple, specific activity that will increase preparedness.  America’s PrepareAthon! a new national community-based campaign for action...

We've been in "The Space Age" for some time now - but have you considered what this means to you? We forecast Weather Disasters in advance from Space, and some Weather Disasters come from Space... NOAA satellites are observing the Earth 24 hours a day to provide data that support the weather forecasts and warnings that Americans benefit from every...

National Preparedness is, of course all about "Preparing" - “Pre-pare” ~ “Pre” means before… not after. Preparation is not reaction to a threat or incident – it is planning and equipping oneself ahead of a time when need may arise. ? Get a Kit: See all the Disaster Kits and Survival Supplies below ? Make a Plan: See our Survival...

Where are you? What's your concern? Are you sure? Not everyone really knows their risks. How does one prepare for what is unknown? Hurricanes cause inland flooding. Earthquakes happen everywhere. (It's not just we Californians that needs to prepare for a shake!) Know the particulars for all natural disasters including; Drought, Earthquakes, Extreme Heat, Floods, Hurricanes, Landslides, Debris Flow, Severe Weather...

SHELTER Choosing to take shelter is necessary in many emergencies. Taking appropriate shelter is critical in times of disaster. Sheltering is appropriate when conditions require that you seek protection in your home, place of employment or other location when disaster strikes. Sheltering outside the hazard area could include staying with friends and relatives, seeking commercial lodging or staying in a...

National Preparedness Month is a campaign to highlight the need for preparedness, but preparedness is a year-round effort. Roughly half of all Americans make New Year's resolutions. In 2014, FEMA and the Ad Council are encouraging them to Resolve to be Ready for potential emergencies by committing to make preparedness a year-round family activity. Winging it is not an emergency...

Share Preparedness Resources Preparing yourself is the first step - but being a part of the Preparedness Community means going a but further. There are many things you can do to participate - Join CERT (it's Free!) History of CERT Free App for CERT (& everyone else!) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Programs Learn the Preparedness Terms to talk the...

National Preparedness Month. It doesn't take much to participate - but it will mean a LOT if you do not. Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed. Get Involved. Don’t miss all our great Disaster Preparedness Articles, Tips, Survival Plans, Guides and Emergency Preparedness Recommendations in the National Preparedness Month Blog Emergency Survival Kits Emergency Food and Water Shelter...

Why is National Preparedness Month held each September? Because 9/11/01 is a day that shook all of America and the rest of Planet Earth like no other in history. We shall never forget We shall keep this day, We shall keep the events and the tears In our minds, our memory and our hearts and take them with us as...

What is your Plan? If you really mean to "Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare" then you need a PLAN. Here's some help to get started: Disaster Survival Tips Disaster Preparedness Videos Disaster & Survival Blog Emergency Preparedness Plans Emergency Preparedness Checklists Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance...