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

April's outlook

We’ll be getting April showers this month, meaning it’s time to prepare your household for severe weather events like thunderstorms, lightning, and flooding. We’ll also begin messaging on wildfires and tornadoes as May, the start of their seasons, fast approaches. Financial preparedness will be an additional subject as well, so look out for information about how to stay prepared financially in order to mitigate and respond to the damage a disaster may inflict on your bank account. Lastly, April 3rd is #SelfPlaceSelfieDay, an event emphasizing the importance of knowing where to go to stay safe during a disaster.

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

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

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

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

 

 

 

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 1 April 2025.