Ready in 3: Prepare for Emergencies
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services encourages all Missourians to create a plan, prepare a kit and listen for more information. Get started using the information below!
Emergencies can strike anytime. A tornado, a flood or even a terrorist attack can change lives. Missouri families, communities, businesses and schools need to take steps today to prepare for an emergency. Preparing today can save lives!

Ready in 3 can help!
Ready in 3 focuses on three steps you can take to prepare for many kinds of emergencies.
Additional Preparedness Information
- Order Your Family Safety Guide Here
- Ready in 3 Materials
- Ready in 3 Videos
- Weather Preparedness
- Fire Safety Preparedness
- Preparedness Information for Faith-Based Organizations
- Preparedness Information for Seniors & Functional Needs
- Preparedness Information for Adult Care Facilities
- Preparedness Information for Employers
- Preparedness Information for Schools
- Preparedness Information for Child Care Providers
- Ready in 3 Preparedness Information for Kids
- Preparedness Information for Oxygen Users
- Preparedness Information for Dialysis Patients
- Preparedness Information for Individuals Receiving In-Home and Home Health Care Services
- Information on Household Pets and preparing for the unexpected
- Preparedness Information for Breastfeeding Mothers
- Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
- Emotional Preparedness
- Information for Preparing Shelter
- Request a Speaker
Related Information from other Agencies
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Disaster and Emergency Planning
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Missouri Office of Homeland Security
- State Emergency Management Agency
- Missouri Department of Mental Health Disaster Services
- University of Missouri Extension - Emergency Management
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- American Red Cross