Official Emergency Preparedness Guidance

Government and organizational resources for emergency preparedness.

Federal Resources

Ready.gov (FEMA)

The primary federal resource for emergency preparedness. Includes guides for different disaster types, kit checklists, and community planning resources.

ready.gov →

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FEMA — Individuals & Communities

Detailed guidance for personal and community preparedness, including training programs and community emergency response team (CERT) information.

fema.gov →

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CDC — Prep Your Health

Health-focused preparedness including medications, chronic conditions, mental health, and special needs planning.

cdc.gov →

Organizational Resources

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American Red Cross

Trusted preparedness guides, first aid training, and disaster-specific planning resources.

redcross.org →

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FEMA Community

Connect with local preparedness initiatives, CERT programs, and community resilience efforts in your area.

community.fema.gov →

Local Resources

Many counties and cities have local emergency management offices with region-specific guidance. Search for:

• “[Your County] Emergency Management”
• “[Your City] Office of Emergency Services”
• “[Your State] Emergency Management Agency”

Local resources often include hazard-specific information for your exact region.

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Official Resources + Your Own System

Government guides are great for knowing what to prepare. If you also want a structured how — a daily system to actually finish your plan — we have something that might help.

See our structured approach to household preparedness→