Natural disasters can happen at any given place or time. Preparing is key to survival.

Hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires, tornadoes - Find out what disasters occur in your geographic area and make sure that you have the appropriate supplies and information.

Flu pandemics, house fires, flash floods - Make sure that you and your family are prepared to face the types of possible life-threatening situations that may occur directly in your area.

How prepared are you?  Learn how to Be Red Cross Ready.

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Click on the links below to learn how to better prepare yourself and your family.

Chemical Emergencies

CPR & AED Awareness is Important Year-Round

Drought

Heat Waves

Hurricanes

Floods

Fire Safety Awareness Week October 4th - 10th

Fires

Lightning Safety Awareness

Power Outage

September is National Preparedness Month

Terrorism 

The Flu & H1N1 (Swine Flu) Pandemic Preparedness

Three Steps to Preparedness

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Water Safety

Winter Storms

Your Emotional Health After a Disaster