Where Will You or Your Family Be When a Disaster Strikes? You could be anywhere – at work, at school or in the car. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children are safe?

Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning and can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services — water, gas, electricity or telephones — were cut off?

Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance and by working with your family as a team. Follow the steps listed below to be prepared. Plan Ahead!

• How to Prepare for Natural Disaster (500KB PDF)
• A Natural Disaster Recovery Plan

Hurricanes

• Review Your Coverage
• Getting Your Home Hurricane-Ready
• Evacuation Checklist

Storms and Floods

• Storms Underscore Importance of Flood Insurance
• Eight Steps to Prepare Your Home from Storms
• Winter Storm Questions and Answers

Earthquakes and Wildfires

• Prepare before an Earthquake Strikes
• Tips to Prepare for Wildfire