Preparing for emergencies

Emergencies can strike at anytime, anywhere and without warning. The good news is, it's easy to protect yourself, the people you love and the things you value most.

Take one step at a time

Prepare before it’s here

Take our Disaster Preparedness Quiz

Start the quiz

Launch right in

Create an emergency plan

Make an emergency plan for your household to protect what matters most.

Create your RediPlan

Get Prepared app

Build and keep your emergency plan close at hand with our app.

Learn more

Use a survival kit checklist

Build your survival kit with our handy emergency checklist.

Download your emergency pack list

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