Family Emergency Planning Resources

Preparing for an emergency is everyone's job. Safety experts agree that the most important things to do to be ready are:

• Create a family emergency plan and discuss it with all family members.
• Build a kit so you are able to be self-sufficient for three days after an emergency.
• Practice your plan so that when an emergency happens, everyone knows his or her role.

For more information, please visit the resources below:

Severe Weather Resources

• Floods
• Thunderstorms and lightning
• Tornadoes
• Winter safety

Pandemic Influenza

• Pandemic influenza

Mental Health

• Helping children cope with loss, death, and grief
• Discussing emergencies with children and preventing violence
• Mental health support for students
• Student resources
• Caregiver guide to talking about mass violence

Community Resources

• The American Red Cross Twin Cities Area Chapter offers an easy to understand three-step "Get Ready" brochure on this website. A key part of preparing for emergencies is knowing first aid and CPR. Check out the chapter's web site for a full listing of upcoming classes including Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Pet First Aid.
• Emergency and Community Health Outreach (ECHO) provides emergency information in ten languages.