Resources

Federal, state and local governments and agencies have published guides to help families, businesses and communities prepare for an emergency. The guides agree: You should create an emergency plan and make sure that everyone affected understands the plan. Some guides offer specific local information; others offer advice about stocking your home or car for a crisis; and still others offer awareness tips.

National

• Department of Homeland Security Preparedness Guidelines
http://www.ready.gov/

• Federal Emergency Management Agency Guide to Citizen Preparedness
www.fema.gov/areyouready
FEMA Disaster Supplies List (PDF)
FEMA Emergency Checklist (PDF)

• Red Cross
Family Plan (PDF)
Food and Water in an Emergency (PDF)

• FBI Terrorism Information
www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/terrorism.htm

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emergency Preparedness
www.bt.cdc.gov

• U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense
ccc.apgea.army.mil/

• The Justice Department Citizen Preparedness Guide
"United for a Stronger America: Citizen's Preparedness Guide" (PDF)

• Office of Personnel Management Emergency Guidance
http://www.opm.gov/emergency/