Guides

Disasters

What to do before, during and after natural disasters and emergencies.

• Tornado US Where to shelter when a tornado is coming, wherever you are, and what to have ready beforehand.
• Flood US How to prepare your home for flooding, stay out of floodwater, and clean up safely.
• Hurricane US Know your evacuation zone, understand watches and warnings, and get through the storm and its aftermath.
• Earthquake Drop, Cover, then Hold On, plus how to secure your home and what to do if you're trapped.
• Wildfire US Make your home harder to ignite with defensible space zones, and be ready to leave early.
• Extreme heat US Stay cool without relying on a fan, and know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Extreme cold US Recognize hypothermia early, warm someone safely, and heat your home without carbon monoxide.
• Power outage US Keep food safe, run a generator without poisoning anyone, and know what to throw out.