At a glance
Natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and emergencies can have widespread and even long-lasting impacts on supplies, services, and public health and healthcare systems. Don't wait for an emergency to start preparing. Get ready before something bad happens. Use the time before and between events to gather essential supplies, learn self-help skills, and build the self-confidence to respond quickly and constructively in a crisis. When services and supplies are limited, you need to think about your personal needs, prescriptions, paperwork, power sources, and practical skills.
Overview
You must have personal needs met in an emergency: tools, supplies, and equipment to be safe.
Arrange and secure your prescriptions in readiness for an emergency.
Practical skills encompass self-help and life-saving lessons.
Extended power outages pose great risks.
Gather insurance cards, and personal identification, and have emergency action plans.
Content Source:
Office of Readiness and Response