Air Force Be 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.

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.

january's outlook

It’s the start of the new year! We’ve resolved to be ready all year long. First, we’ll start with the basics, reviewing how you can keep your household prepared. This might mean creating new preparedness guidelines at home, building an emergency supply kit or just updating your current one. Financial preparedness is also an important basic we’ll be discussing, showing you how you can protect your finances and assets before a disaster strikes. There will be continued messaging on winter weather and vehicle winterization as the temperatures stay low and the snow keeps blowing in across the country. With those winter storms, there is always a chance of power outages too, so we’ll still provide you with preparedness steps in case your home goes dark.

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

Extreme Cold/Winter Weather - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Natural Disasters > Winter Storm and Extreme Cold (af.mil)

Power Outages - Air Force Be Ready > Disasters/Emergencies > Technological Incident > Power Outages