Disaster Preparedness in the MHS
Be Prepared!
Natural disasters and storms can happen at any time. This page provides you with resources from across the MHS, the federal government, and other organizations to best prepare your family and protect them in case of an emergency.
Resources Across the MHS and Its Partners
MHS Organizations
 | Military Health System: Disaster Response - Learn how the Military Health System coordinates with other agencies to provide a coordinated response to disasters. |
 | TRICARE Disaster Information -TRICARE provides up-to-date, critical info that may affect your health benefits. Updates will include information gathered from a variety of sources, including other federal agencies and departments, state and local government and the news and media. Download TRICARE’s disaster checklist here. |
 | National Disaster Readiness System - The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a federally coordinated system that augments the nation's medical response capability. The overall purpose of the NDMS is to establish a single integrated national medical response capability for assisting state and local authorities in dealing with the medical impacts of major peacetime disasters and to provide support to the military and the Department of Veterans Affairs medical systems in caring for casualties evacuated back to the U.S. from overseas armed conventional conflicts. |
Other Disaster Resources
 | American Red Cross - The Red Cross' work ranges from community service efforts to disaster relief. Use this site to learn how to get assistance or get involved with the organization. |
 | Centers for Disease Control: Emergency Preparedness and Response -The CDC focuses on the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies. |
 | Environmental Protection Agency - Everything that you need to know before, during and after a natural emergency. |
 | FEMA - Use this FEMA page to learn about the different types of storms and disasters, monitor approaching storms and find information on the current DHS response. |
 | Military OneSource - Military OneSource is a one-stop, 24/7 resource for service members and their families. This sub site offers a comprehensive checklists and advice to let you know how to prepare, survive and recover from a storm or natural disaster. |
 | National Hurricane Center – NOAA’s central repository for up-to-date storm news. |