U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Https

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Plan Ahead for Disasters

Image shows a lightning bolt striking in the background of an apartment building.

Thunderstorms & Lightning

Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards. Learn what to do before, during and after.
A car floating in several feet of water.

Flooding

If you approach a flooded road or walkway, follow this rule: turn around, don't drown!
Photo of a man’s silhouette drinking from a water bottle near a lake as the sun sets.

Extreme Heat

Drink plenty of water even if you do not feel thirsty. Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits.
Photo of a turned off light post at night.

Power Outages

Have alternative charging methods for your phone in case of power outages.
a tornado in the background of a farm with lots of fields.

Tornadoes

Know what to do before, during and after a tornado.
Photo of a car’s interior windshield fully wet on the outside driving during a rainstorm.

Severe Weather

Severe weather can happen anytime. Know your risks and plan ahead.
a family practices their disaster plan

Make and Practice Your Plan

Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can. Make an emergency plan today & practice it.

Financial Preparedness

Protect your family by financially preparing before an emergency strikes.
Photo of a man lying on the ground having a heart attack, while a woman on her cell phone tries to help him.

Get Involved

Get involved in your community by taking action with FEMA’s citizen responder programming to help your community become prepared.

Last Updated: 09/15/2020

Return to top