American Red Cross Being prepared for emergencies is crucial at
home, school, work and in your community. Disaster can strike
quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your
neighborhood, workplace or school or can confine you to your
home. What would you do if basic services – water, gas,
electricity or telephones – were cut off? Local officials and
relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they
cannot reach everyone right away. The best way to make you and
your family safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes. We
encourage you to: Straight talk from the Red Cross. Take a
moment and listen to some simple, down-to-earth advice on how
you and your family can become safer, healthier and more
resilient in the face of an emergency. Talk with your family
about disasters that can happen where you live. Talk with your
family about why you need to prepare for these events. Calmly
explain the potential dangers, and plan to share
responsibilities and work together as a team. Make su