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The Emergency Preparedness documents in this library contain information and tips to help individuals and families prepare for an emergency.  Information in these documents informs people on what to do before, during, and after an emergency.  Download these PDF documents for FREE by simply clicking on the image or the document name.

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 FEMA brochure Prepare for Emergencies Now, information to get ready

Prepare for Emergencies Now - Information to Get Ready (PDF Brochure)

An excellent outline of what it takes to prepare an emergency including: being informed, making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved.

 FEMA brochure Preparing for Emergencies Now, information for older Americans

Prepare for Emergencies Now - Infomation for Older Americans (PDF Brochure)

A brochure with emergency preparedness tips specifically directed to older americans on things to consider when prepareing for an emergency.

 FEMA brochure Preparing for Emergencies Now, information for people with disabilities

Prepare for Emergencies Now - Information for People with Disabilities (PDF Brochure)

A unique brochure with information specific to Americans with disabilities and other access and functional needs regarding emergency preparedness.

 FEMA brochure Prepare for Emergencies Now, information for pet owners, with dog photo

Prepare for Emergencies Now - Information for Pet Owners (PDF Brochure)

A unique brochure containing information for pet owners and suggestions for proactive pet emergency preparedness.

Cover of the FEMA guide Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs 

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

 This booklet contains emergency preparedness information to inform those with disabilities and other special needs prepare for an emergency.

 Cover of the FEMA Helping Children Cope with Disaster guide with mother and children

Helping Children Cope with Disaster (PDF Booklet)

 This booklet provides parents with information about how to help their children cope with disaster.

 Cover of the FEMA and Red Cross Food and Water in an Emergency guide showing bottled water

Food and Water in an Emergency (PDF Booklet)

This booklet contains useful information on food and water needs before, during and after an emergency.

 FEMA Family Communication Plan worksheet for parents with important information fields

Family Communication Plan for Parents (PDF Form)

A two page form designed to help families document important information that will be needed in the event of an emergency.

 FEMA Family Communication Plan worksheet for kids with fill in contact fields

Family Communication Plan for Kids (PDF Form)

A two page form designed to help families document important information that will be needed in the event of an emergency.

 Cover of the FEMA Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book for children

Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book for Children (PDF Booklet)

Designed to help parents and educators teach children about the basics of emergency preparedness.  This booklet contains information to help parents and educators explain the different types of disasters that can occur how how best to react.  It also contains coloring pages for children. 

 

 Commuter emergency plan document, printable fill in form

Commuter Emergency Plan (PDF Form)

A one page form to help individuals develop a plan should disaster strike when traveling between work and home, or other commonly visited locations.

 Cover of the FEMA and Red Cross Preparing for Disaster guide showing a family assembling supplies

Preparing for Disaster (PDF Booklet)

A document that outlines four essential steps to preparing for a disaster:  Get Informed, Make a Plan, Assemble a Kit, and Maintain Your Plan and Kit.

 Cover of the FEMA Emergency Financial First Aid Kit guide with storm damaged house photo

Emergency Financial First Aid Kit - EFFAK (PDF Booklet)

The EFFAK is a flexible tool designed to help individuals and families at all income levels collect and secure the documentation they would need to get on the road to recovery without unnecessary delays, should disaster strike. The EFFAK also includes helpful tips and suggestions regarding how to safeguard important information, what to do in case of an emergency, and how to work with others to strengthen community preparedness

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