Safe Room Setup for Tornado Season
Tornadoes can hit without warning. They form quickly and have winds over 200 miles per hour. The U.S. sees about 1,253 tornadoes each year, posing a threat to families and…
Home and temporary shelter readiness, staying warm, dry, and safe during storms, outages, and evacuations.
Emergency Shelter Solutions for Mobile Home Residents
Losing your mobile home to a disaster is very stressful. Fire, flood, and hurricanes can happen without warning. When they do, you need a place to stay quickly.There is help…
How to Use a Wood Stove as Your Primary Emergency Heat Source
Winter storms can cut off your power or leave you without fuel. A wood stove becomes your home's lifeline. It keeps your family warm, no matter what's happening outside. This…
How to Sandbag Your Home Against Rising Floodwater
Flooding can happen fast, leaving homeowners in a rush to protect their homes. When a flood warning hits, sandbag barriers are a good fix. They help by steering floodwaters away…
How to Board Up Windows Before a Hurricane or Severe Storm
Hurricanes can be scary and overwhelming. The good news is you have time to prepare. Hurricane season is from June 1st to November 30th in the United States. Storms have…
Basement Flooding Prevention and Emergency Response
Your basement is at risk from water. It's below ground, making it a target for water. Heavy rains can dump a lot of water on your roof and yard.Weather patterns…
Emergency Relocation to a Shelter: What to Expect and Bring
Emergency situations can happen without warning. Natural disasters like hurricanes and floods can strike fast. Fires, hazardous material spills, and personal safety emergencies also force families to leave quickly.This guide…
How to Heat a Single Room Efficiently in an Emergency
Winter power outages can be very dangerous. When it gets cold and your electricity goes out, staying warm is a big worry. Families with young kids or older adults are…
Emergency Shelter Planning for Urban Apartments
Living in an apartment has its own challenges for emergency prep. Unlike single-family homes, apartment dwellers face unique hurdles. Space limits, shared systems, and reliance on management make emergency planning…
How to Identify Structural Damage After a Storm Before Re-Entering
A storm can make your home look good on the outside but hide dangers inside. It's key to identify storm damage safely to protect your family. FEMA says going back…