Many incidents can trigger emergency situations that escalate into disasters, some with little to no advance notice.

In May 2011, after heavy rains, flooding onboard Naval Support Activity Mid-South led to the installation being closed for several days. Nearly 300 families and Navy personnel were evacuated with approximately 200 of those requiring rescue due to the swift moving flood waters. Power outages, damaged property, and the like became their reality.

Many hazards, such as power outages or disease breakouts, can happen anywhere, at any time. You should be familiar with the types of hazards that could occur within your community such as flooding, severe winter weather, a tornado, or a volcanic eruption.. It also is important to understand how you will receive notifications, warnings, and other important information if something happens.

The links on the left provide detailed information to help you and your family be informed and stay informed before, during, and after a range of emergency incidents. Also note the reproducible fact sheets available as pdf files on the various emergency actions you may be directed to take.
 

Be Ready Navy—Be informed before, during, and after an incident; make a written family emergency plan; and build an emergency supply kit good for at least three days.