Free Publications
Individuals or organizations who would like to order printed copies of Ready publications can do so by emailing FEMA-Publications-Warehouse@FEMA.gov or by calling 1-800-BE-READY (1-800-237-3239). Multiple copies can also be requested by downloading the Ready Materials Order Form (PDF - 40Kb), mailing or faxing it to the FEMA Warehouse:
- Email: fema-publications-warehouse@fema.gov
- Call: 1 (800) 480-2520, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST), Monday – Friday
- Fax: 1 (240) 699-0525
- Mail: FEMA Distribution Center, 4440 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for free shipping. If you require items earlier, orders can be expedited at the requester’s expense.
Downloading Publications
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has made files for the Ready Campaign's publications available to the public to download at no cost. As a result, organizations can reproduce these materials and help expand the reach of this critical information
Reprint Terms of Use
In reproducing the publication, you agree to the following:
- The content, photos, graphics and figures will not be altered in any way.
- The materials should not be used or displayed in any manner as to imply that the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Government endorses your company's products or services.
If you have any comments or concerns about this agreement, please contact FEMA's Office of Public Affairs at 202-646-4600.
Brochures for Individual & Family
Family Emergency Plan
A two page form intended to help families document information necessary after an emergency.
- High-Resolution Family Emergency Plan (PDF - 6Mb)
This is a full-color, two-sided, quad-fold brochure. - Printer Friendly Family Emergency Plan (PDF - 750Kb)
- FEP - Excel Version (EXCEL - 411Kb)
- View this document in: العربية, 中文, Français, Kreyól Ayisyen, हिन्दी, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский, Español, Tagalog, اردو,, TiếngViệt
Emergency Supply List
A comprehensive list of suggested materials to use in order to prepare for emergencies in one's home and for their families.
- Emergency Supply List (PDF - 253 Kb)
This download is a full-color, two-sided, tri-fold brochure. - View this document in: العربية, 中文, Français, Kreyól Ayisyen, हिन्दी, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский, Español, Tagalog, اردو,, TiếngViệt
General Brochure
A comprehensive brochure explaining the key steps to emergency preparedness, including: being informed, making a plan, building a kit, and getting involved.
- "Prepare for Emergencies Now: Information to Get Ready" (PDF - 382 Kb)
This is a full-color, two-sided, tri-fold brochure. - View this document in: العربية, 中文, Français, Kreyól Ayisyen, हिन्दी, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский, Español, Tagalog, اردو,, TiếngViệt
- Printer Friendly version in English and Spanish
Pet Owners
A unique brochure containing information for pet owners and suggestions for proactive pet emergency preparedness.
- "Prepare For Emergencies Now: Information For Pet Owners" (PDF - 354 Kb)
This is a full-color, two-sided, tri-fold brochure. - View this document in: العربية, 中文, Français, Kreyól Ayisyen, हिन्दी, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский, Español, Tagalog, اردو,, TiếngViệt
- Printer Friendly version in English and Spanish
Seniors
A unique brochure with information specific to Older Americans and tips on how to prepare for emergency situations
- "Prepare For Emergencies Now: Information For Older Americans" (PDF - 545 Kb)
This is a full-color, two-sided, quad-fold brochure. - View this document in: العربية, 中文, Français Prepare For Emergencies Now: Information For Older Americans Brochure - Adobe Acrobat PDF, Kreyól Ayisyen, हिन्दी, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский, Español, Tagalog, اردو,, TiếngViệt
- Printer Friendly version in English and Spanish
People with Disabilities
A unique brochure with information specific to Americans with disabilities and other access and functional needs regarding emergency preparedness.
- "Prepare For Emergencies Now: Information For People With Disabilities." (PDF - 334Kb)
This is a full-color, two-sided, quad-fold brochure. - View this document in: العربية, 中文, Français, Kreyól Ayisyen, हिन्दी, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский, Español, Tagalog, اردو,, TiếngViệt
- Printer Friendly version in English and Spanish
Business Resources
Business Quadfold Brochure
- "Prepare For Emergencies Now; Information for Businesses" (PDF - 1.5Mb)
This download is a two-sided, four-color quad-fold document. - View this document in: العربية, 中文, Français, Kreyól Ayisyen, हिन्दी, 日本語, 한국어, Pусский, Español, Tagalog, اردو,, TiếngViệt
Ready Business Poster
A full color poster with a brief description pertaining to business preparedness
- Ready Business Poster (PDF - 250Kb)
Business Continuity Plan
A business continuity plan that includes recovery strategies to overcome the disruption of business should be developed.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Business Impact Analysis Worksheet
A business impact analysis (BIA) predicts the consequences of disruption of a business function and process and gathers information needed to develop recovery strategies.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Continuity Resource Worksheet
Business continuity impact analysis identifies the effects resulting from disruption of business functions and processes. It also uses information to make decisions about recovery priorities and strategies.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Emergency Response Plan
Plans to protect people, property and the environment should be developed. Plans should include evacuation, sheltering in place and lockdown as well as plans for other types of threats identified during the risk assessment.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Emergency Response Plan Resources
Resources are needed for all phases of preparing your business including prevention/deterrence, mitigation, emergency response, business continuity, crisis communications and disaster recovery.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Insurance Review Worksheet
Inadequate insurance coverage can lead to a major financial loss if your business is damaged, or operations are interrupted for a period of time.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Program Coordinator Committee Worksheet
Key employees should be organized as a program committee that will assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the preparedness program.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Risk Assessment Table
Consider the different types of disasters that could impact your company and the likelihood that they might occur.
- Printer Friendly Web version with active input fields to enter information.
Ready Kids Publications
Coloring Book
A coloring book with interactive activities to teach children about emergency preparedness.
- English 16 page activity book (PDF - 2.2Mb)
Ready Kids In-School Materials Developed by Scholastic Inc.
Full color poster and 8-page teaching document outlining guidelines and strategies for teachers and children during emergencies.
- English U.S. Map Poster (PDF - 644Kb)
- English Lessons and Activities in Language Arts and Geography (PDF - 2Mb)
For more Ready Kids downloads, go to the Ready Kids publications page at www.ready.gov/kids/.
Tribal Materials
Tribal Leaders Brochure
A comprehensive brochure for Tribal Leaders explaining the key steps to emergency preparedness for their communities
- Tribal Leaders Brochure (PDF - 1.8Mb)
Regional Brochures
A comprehensive brochure explaining regionally specific emergency preparedness.
- Alaska Individual/Family Brochure (PDF - 4.7Mb)
- Northeast Individual/Family Brochure (PDF - 1.4Mb)
- Northern Plains Individual/Family Brochure (PDF - 353Kb)
- Northwest Individual/Family Brochure (PDF - 1.2Mb)
- Southeast Individual/Family Brochure (PDF - 308Kb)
- Southern Plains Individual/Family Brochure (PDF - 249Kb)
- Southwest Individual/Family Brochure (PDF - 240Kb)
Regional Posters
A poster meant to raise awareness of regionally specific emergency preparedness.
- Alaska Poster (PDF - 2.1Mb)
- Northeast Poster (PDF - 1.5Mb)
- Northern Plains Poster (PDF - 877Kb)
- Northwest Poster (PDF - 1.8Mb)
- Southeast Poster (PDF - 966Kb)
- Southern Plains Poster (PDF - 557Kb)
- Southwest Poster (PDF - 578Kb)