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Severe Weather

Severe weather can happen anytime. Know your risks and plan ahead.
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Make and Practice Your Plan

Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can. Make an emergency plan today & practice it.
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Financial Preparedness

Protect your family by financially preparing before an emergency strikes.
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Active Shooter

Be informed about what to do during an active shooting. Remember to RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.
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Get Involved

Get involved in your community by taking action with FEMA’s citizen responder programming to help your community become prepared.
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Last Updated: 08/24/2020