Military Family Preparedness

Get Informed

Each military installation has an emergency management program that provides educational materials and briefings to the military and family members. Its goal is to make sure the installation is able to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters and emergencies.

Keep a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio tuned to your local emergency station and monitor local news on TV.
Follow mobile alert and mobile warnings about severe weather in your area.
Download the Federal Emergency Management Agency app and get weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.

Make a Plan

The installation plan for emergency management is the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan 10-2. Service members, DOD civilians and overseas contractors should make sure their family members know about the CEMP 10-2 and supporting checklists.

Every time you relocate, learn the types of emergencies likely to affect the area and update your emergency kit and plan with new materials, if necessary.
If you live off an installation, threat levels or other circumstances may keep you from getting back on installation for day-to-day activities following an emergency. Know alternative places to shop or obtain things you normally get on an installation.
During or after an emergency, you need to report to your command. Learn and follow the established procedures.
Invest some time now to protect your family and your home in the event of a disaster. And develop a family emergency plan so you are prepared for whatever comes your way.

If You're Stationed Abroad

You and your family should know the right numbers to call as the emergency number is probably not 9-1-1 and may differ on and off the installation.

Your emergency kit should include some additional items, such as:
- Passports
- Birth abroad certificates for children born overseas
- Cash in the local currency
- A card with local translations of basic terms
- An electric current converter
In the event of an emergency that occurs while you are stationed abroad and living on or off-installation, servicemembers should immediately check in with their installation, know and follow their protocols.
Know what protective measures to take before, during and after an evacuation.

DOD Components

Review the Personnel Accountability Course on MilLife Learning for more information on how best to account for yourself during natural and man-made disasters.

Prepare to Report

Immediately following a catastrophic event, all DOD Components will begin internal accountability activities.
Personnel accountability is a shared responsibility between the commander or supervisor and the service member, DOD civilian and overseas contractor and their families. If you have internet access, find emergency contacts for all DOD Components.
All DOD-affiliated personnel who work or reside within the affected geographical area of a disaster are required to check in:
- At the first available opportunity
- With the appropriate authority or emergency call-in number established by the DOD Component or Military OneSource at 800-342-9647
- By physical, telephonic or electronic means

Army

Ready Army is an Army-wide campaign to prepare the Army community. The campaign encourages Army civilians, soldiers and their families to build a kit, make a plan and be informed.

Prepare to Report

Following certain catastrophic events, the Secretary of the Defense may direct all DOD-affiliated people in the affected area to check-in with their command. If you have Internet access, check-in online using the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS). ADPAAS allows Army officials to account for personnel and their family members and provide help if needed.

Army Info Hotline: 800-833-6622

Military OneSource
CONUS (24/7): 800-342-9647
OCONUS (24/7): 800-342-9647, 703-253-7599
TTY/TTD: Dial 711 and give the toll-free number 800-342-9647
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Visit Army information on Military OneSource

Ready Army Resources & Links

Here are some resources to help you:

Deal with a flood, fire or other natural disaster
Seek military relief organizations and emergency financial help
Recognize the signs of stress in children

Additional Resources:

Ready Army (Link)
Emergency Preparedness for the Army Community Booklet (PDF)
Emergency Planning and Response (Link)

Navy

Ready Navy is a Navy-wide emergency preparedness program initiated by Commander, Navy Installations Command.

Prepare

Be informed — the Navy cannot reach you if it cannot find you. Self-register in the Wide Area Alert Notification system. All Navy, including active-duty and reserve, civil service and contractor personnel with an Navy-Marine Corps Intranet or One Net user account are required to register your office email address and phone number in the WAAN. We strongly recommend registering your personal emergency contact information as well.

Muster

During or following a disaster, the Navy must be informed of your status and needs. The Navy requires you to muster or report your whereabouts with your command to make sure all members of the Navy family are accounted for.

To muster, follow your command's established procedures to report your status. If command or alternate command cannot be reached:

Log in to the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS).
Enter in your sponsor’s date of birth and social security number if you are a family member logging in.

If a computer is not accessible, call the Navy Personnel Command Emergency Coordination Center: 877-414-5358 or 866-297-1971 (TDD).

Recover

Here are some resources to help you:

Deal with a flood, fire or other natural disaster
Seek military relief organizations and emergency financial help
Recognize the signs of stress in children

If you or your family has been affected by a declared emergency and you need help, log in to NFAAS and report your needs. Follow these steps to make sure you get the right recovery assistance from the Navy:

Account, update and verify: After mustering, verify that your contact information in NFAAS is correct and current.
Fill out a Needs Assessment Survey: Indicate what type of assistance you are seeking (e.g., housing, finance, legal).
Manage recovery process: A Fleet and Family Support Center representative will contact you to help figure out the right response or help needed for your recovery efforts.

Ready Navy Links & Resources

Ready Navy (Link)
Emergency Planning Tool and Information for Navy Personnel (Link) Ready Navy Emergency Kit (PDF)
Ready Navy Family Emergency Plan (PDF) Ready Navy Kid’s Activity (PDF)
Wide Area Alert Notification System Registration Instructions (PDF)

Marine Corps

Ready Marine Corps is the United States Marine Corps’ proactive emergency preparedness public awareness program. The tips and resources offered through Ready Marine Corps allow you to better prepare for, respond to and recover from any emergency. Learn tips and information by visiting: www.ready.marines.mil.

Steps to Live Ready Marine Corps

Stay informed of hazards and disaster that may threaten the USMC community.
Learn how to make an emergency plan that includes what to do, where to go and what to take with you.
Find the information you need to build a kit for your home, office or car.
Access fact sheets, a fillable family emergency plan, contact forms and Ready Marine Corps Kids’ activities.
Sign up to receive alerts and notifications during an emergency.

Here are some resources to help you:

Deal with a flood, fire or other natural disaster
Seek military relief organizations and emergency financial help
Recognize the signs of stress in children

Air Force

Ready Air Force Resources and Links

Following certain catastrophic events, the secretary of defense may direct all people affiliated with the DOD in the affected area to check in with their command for accountability.

Follow your command's established procedures to report your status. If a command or alternate command cannot be reached, do the actions below:

Log in to the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System website (AFPAAS). Family members will need their sponsor's date of birth and Social Security number to log in.
Call the Air Force Personnel Readiness cell at 800-435- 9941, DSN 665-2020 or commercial at 210-565-2020, if a computer is not accessible.

Prepare for an emergency by visiting the official Air Force Be Ready emergency preparedness website.

Recover

Here are some resources to help you:

Deal with a flood, fire or other natural disaster
Seek military relief organizations and emergency financial help
Recognize the signs of stress in children

If you or your family has been affected by a declared emergency and you need assistance, log in to AFPAAS website and assess your needs. Follow the steps below to make sure you get the right recovery assistance from the Air Force:

Account, update and verify: After reporting, verify that your contact information in AFPAAS is correct and current.
Fill out a Needs Assessment Survey: Indicate what type of assistance you are seeking (e.g., housing, finance, legal).
Manage recovery process: A case manager may contact you based on the information you give in the survey. Together, you'll figure out the right response or assistance needs for your recovery efforts.

Ready Air Force Links and Resources

Air Force Be Ready (Link)
Air Force Be Ready Kids (Link)

Coast Guard

Ready Coast Guard Resources and Links

Here are some resources to help you:

Deal with a flood, fire or other natural disaster
Seek military relief organizations and emergency financial help
Recognize the signs of stress in children

Additional resources:

Associated Content

Preparing Makes Sense for Military Families (YouTube video may not work from government computers)
Air Force Be Ready (Link)
Ready Marine Corps (Link)
Ready Navy (Link)

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