Emergency Preparedness Tips from the Red Cross

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Landing page with 23 hazards and recommended family preparedness including: Fire, Flood, Tsunami, Flu, Pandemic, Chemical, COVID-19, Drought, Earthquake, Extreme Heat, Food Safety, High Wind Safety, Highway Safety, Hurricane, Landslide, Nuclear Explosion, Poisoning, Power Outage, Terrorism, Thunderstorm, Tornado, Volcano, Water Safety, Wildfire, and Winter Storm. The individual pages describe how to get ready, what to do during an emergency, and how to recover afterward. You can learn the difference between a "watch" and a "warning" for better safety in emergencies.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Natural Disasters; Poisoning; Relief Work; Safety Management; Emergencies

Institutions: American Red Cross

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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