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

November's outlook

The holidays are upon us, as well as winter weather. Prepare your home, vehicles, and family for the weather to turn frigid and snow and ice start making their appearance. You can do this by following our content, which will be about being #WinterReady. This messaging will include how to winterize all your emergency preparedness kits, so you have everything you need during a winter storm. Winter weather also means increased use of fireplaces and portable heaters, so we’ll be diving into how to avoid a home fire when using them. The holidays can also increase the risk of home fires started by unsafe cooking methods, so before you start cooking, check out some of our safety tips. Additionally, we’ll be putting content out on one of our less talked about subjects, earthquakes!

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

Winter Weather - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Winter Storm and Extreme Cold

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

Home Fires - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Man-Made Incident > Home Fires

 

 

 

Handouts

Link to Print Sheets - Adults

Kids Activity Sheets

Link to Print Sheets - Kid and Preteen

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Contact Information

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1-850-283-6995

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Date Last Reviewed

This page was last reviewed on 19 November 2025.