Be Prepared! Be Red Cross Ready!

Being prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in your local community. The American Red Cross recommends everyone "Be Red Cross Ready" by taking the following three actions that can help make a difference before, during and after a disaster strikes: 

1.nGet a Kit
2.nMake a Plan
3.nBe Informed

• Prepare Your Home and Family
• Prepare Your Workplace and Employees
• Prepare Your School and Students

   

 Preparedness Checklists

• Be Red Cross Ready (PDF)

   

• Preparing for Disasters (PDF)

   

• Tornadoes (PDF)

   

• Thunderstorms ( PDF)

   

• Swimming Safety (PDF)

   

• Power Outage (PDF)

   

• Winter Storms (PDF)

   

• Fires (PDF)

   

• Pet Safety During Emergencies (PDF)

   

• Flu (PDF)

   

• Heat Waves (PDF)

   

• Floods (PDF)

   

• Earthquakes (PDF)

   

• High Wind Preparedness for Mobile Homes (PDF)

   

• Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors ( PDF)

   

• Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs (PDF)

   

• 5-Week Emergency Supply Shopping List and Action Plan (PDF) 

   

Helpful Links 

• Get Trained. Register for a First Aid Class

   

• Chemical Emergencies

   

• Drought

   

• Recovery After Disaster

   

• Pandemic Flu