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Emergency Preparedness

Actions relating to emergencies fall into three categories:

Preparation: If you are prepared and know how to act you can lesson the adverse consequences and ease recovery.

Response: Action taken during the event to minimize adverse consequences.

Recovery: Actions and resources to help you recover from the consequences of an emergency.

Preparing Your Family for Emergencies

Red Cross Emergency: Family Disaster Planning

Once a Disaster Has Been Declared

• Role of Government
• Federal Disaster Assistance Program

Financial Recovery After A Disaster

• Family Finances During Disasters and Emergencies
• Insurance Coverage and Making A Claim
• Replacing Lost or Damaged Papers
• Income Tax Deductions for Property Loss

Useful Publications

• Food, Water, and Sanitation

  • Private Wells
  • Water Storage
  • Food Storage

• Helping Children After A Disaster

• Effectively Dealing With Change

• EC 1396
• EC 1397
• EC 1398
• EC 1399
• EC 1400

Frequently Asked Questions About Disaster Assistance

Natural Disasters

• Earthquakes
• Wildfires

Extension Disaster Education Network

Emergency preparedness resources available from the National Extension Service network.

www.agctr.lsu.edu/eden

Other Websites

Content Contact: Holly Berry