Launched in February 2003, Ready is a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation.
Ready and its Spanish language version Listo ask individuals to do three key things: (1) build an emergency supply kit, (2) make a family emergency plan and (3) be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses. Select the links below for more information.
Ready.gov
Natural Disasters:
Extreme Heat
Floods
Home Fires
Severe Weather
Thunderstorms and Lightning
Tornadoes
Winter Storms & Extreme Cold
Build an Emergency Supply Kit:
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
Maintaining Your Kit
Kit Storage Locations
Car Safety
Utilities Shut-Off:
Natural Gas /Water/Electricity
Prepare for Terrorist Hazards:
Biological Threats
Chemical Threats
Cyber Attack
Explosions
Nuclear Blast
Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD)