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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

September's outlook

September is National Preparedness Month, which is our favorite time of year! The 2025 theme is Preparedness Starts Home, meaning we’ll be diving into how you can prepare your household, finances, and community for possible disasters. This year, Air Force Emergency Management has identified four specific focuses to complement the month’s theme, including:

Week 1 - Building Your Foundation: Basic Preparedness
Week 2 - Securing Your Financial Future: Recovery and Resiliency
Week 3 - Protecting Your Loved Ones: Planning and Support
Week 4 - Extending Your Reach: Community and Neighborhood Engagement

Additionally, we’ll still have content on this season’s hazards, like droughts, wildfires, and hurricanes.

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

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

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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 September 2025.