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

June's outlook

June kicks off the beginning of the 2025 hurricane season, so we’ll be jumping into messaging that will help you prepare for these great forces of nature. Additionally, we won’t forget our smallest family members, pets, this month since June is also Pet Preparedness Month. That's not it for June, though, since it includes National Lightning Safety Week too. Check out our content, as there will be all things lightning scheduled for that week. June also sees rising temperatures, which also means a rise in the likelihood of dangerous extreme heat and/or prolonged drought. That means sparks might fly due to dry vegetation, which becomes fuel for deadly wildfires across the country. This month is bursting with emergency preparedness focuses, so stay up to date!

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

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

DroughtsAir Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Droughts

Lightning - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Thunderstorms & Lightning

 

 

 

Handouts

Link to Print Sheets - Adults

Kids Activity Sheets

Link to Print Sheets - Kid and Preteen

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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 31 May 2025.