Are You Ready?

WHY SHOULD I PREPARE?

Everyone should have a plan.
 

Disasters come in many forms; explosions, hurricanes, tornadoes, and others. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany these disasters. Individuals, families, and communities should know what to do in the event of a fire and where to seek shelter during a tornado. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare makes any crisis more manageable. 

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START PREPARING TODAY

Take these three simple steps to prepare --

Get a Kit - 
Assemble a collection of first aid supplies, food, water, medicines, and important papers that can sustain you and your family until the emergency passes.

Make a Plan - You and your family members may not be together when an emergency strikes. Planning ahead will improve your chances of keeping in touch, staying safe, and quickly reuniting.

Be Prepared - Anticipate emergencies most likely to affect you and your family. This guide will help you think through the basics of preparing yourself and your family for all hazards.

Monthly Outlook

August's outlook

It’s the last month of summer, but natural disasters never stop! We’ll continue discussing all of summer’s greatest hits, from the flames of wildfires to the winds of hurricanes. Just in time for school to start, we’ll begin messaging on child and youth preparedness. Learning about preparedness can make natural disasters seem less scary to children, and our resources are a fun way of bridging that gap. We offer activity books and tearsheets full of fun games that teach your child about natural disasters and preparedness. There’s nothing like peace of mind knowing you and your child are prepared and knowledgeable, whether at school or home. 

For detailed information on seasonal safety, we recommend checking out these pages:

Be Ready Kids - Be Ready Kids

Hurricanes - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Hurricanes

Extreme Heat - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Extreme Heat

Wildfires - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Wildfires

Droughts - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Droughts

 

 

 

Handouts

Link to Print Sheets - Adults

Kids Activity Sheets

Link to Print Sheets - Kid and Preteen

Mobile Apps

Get App in the Apple Store

Get App on Google Play


 

Contact Information

AFCEC/CXR
139 Barnes Drive, Suite 1 
Tyndall AFB, FL 32403-5319
1-850-283-6995

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Date Last Reviewed

This page was last reviewed on 01 August 2025.