Ready.gov: Tools & Resources

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        Created as a "national public service campaign designed to educate and empower" Americans to prepare and respond to emergencies, Ready.gov works hard to "promote preparedness through public involvement." They provide multiple resources including plan making, business preparations, and information on various types of disasters and emergencies. 

Disasters & Emergencies


   Partnering with the Department of Homeland Security, the White House, the Federal Emergency Mangement Agency, and USA.gov, Ready.gov has information and resources on a wide variety of emergencies including:

Ready.gov promotes emergency alerts and evacuation plans for these disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, offers information sheets for multiple hazards including active shooters, tornadoes,  novel pandemic, and even financial emergencies. There are multiple family plans offered for emergency communication, property insurance, and ways to understand alerts and warnings. 













Make a Plan

    In times of crisis, having an established plan is crucial in case your household members aren't together. There are four steps to creating it:
  1. Discuss and finalize emergency alerts, shelters, evacuation routes, and update the emergency kit.
  2. Consider the specific needs of your household including ages, dietary needs, medication, cultural considerations, and pets.
  3. Fill out and create the emergency plan.
  4. Practice the plan with your household. 

Ready.gov also gives helpful information to assist with preparations including money, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. 

Get Involved


   There are multiple ways to get involved within your community in regards to emergency preparedness. One way is to join a Community Emergency Response Team program and receive basic disaster training. FEMA provides an online training, You are the Help Until Help Arrive, that teach "how to save a life before a professional arrives." You can even teach preparedness curriculum at school for grades K-12. There are online toolkits available for social media purposes to share tips online, too.

Business Readiness

    

    Businesses are also at risk with the various disasters and emergencies that can happen. It can be natural, health related, and technology related. A good business leader/owner has the tools ready in case of anything major that occurs. Ready.gov offers various toolkits depending on the type of disaster. They include:
They also offer multiple programs concerning risk assessments, risk mitigation, employee support, and business testimonials. 

Ready Kids!

Ready.gov provides families with a large variety of tools and information dedicated to teaching children and teens about disaster preparedness. Disaster Master and Build a Kit are two interactive games for kids to be tested on what to do in case of an emergency. They even have Pedro the Penguin who advocates for disaster readiness.
Ready.gov also has disaster facts for a variety of disasters to for teaching children. From vocabulary to risk management, they provide easy to understand information that makes it perfect for kids.

Other Resources

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management works towards preparing for, responding to, and mitigating against disasters and emergencies.

Ready.gov works closely with its' partner site, FEMA, for disaster awareness and assistance. 

FEMA & the Advertising Council have sponsored public service announcements for all kinds of emergencies.

Find relevant emergency information for your area here.

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