Weather Preparedness

Get the facts about weather-related emergencies and become familiar with the emergency response plan and procedures in your community, at your child’s school or childcare facility and at your workplace. Preparing now will help protect you and your family in the future.

Additionally, the Family Safety: Three Steps to be Prepared page provides detailed information on the three steps in preparing in advance of any emergency. Ready in 3 materials are available electronically! See the Ready in 3 Materials page to view and/or download relevant checklists or factsheets.

To prepare for winter weather emergencies take a look at our page on Protecting yourself from Hypothermia , and also this information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission on generator safety and carbon monoxide hazards .

For more information on weather-related emergencies, visit the Natural Disasters and Weather Emergencies page.