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Preparedness for Older Adults

Simple steps to stay safe during emergencies—what to pack, how to plan, and how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your pets from disasters.

Last Modified: 10/21/2025

What Is a Soft-Story Retrofit?

Last Modified: 01/15/2026

Post-Disaster Recovery

Learn how to recover after a disaster: return home safely, check for hazards, get help from Red Cross, FEMA, and local groups, and manage post-disaster stress.

Last Modified: 01/22/2026

Household Disaster Kit

Keep your family prepared with a household disaster kit.

Last Modified: 01/27/2026

Storing and Preserving Water

Learn how to store water in a safe, easy-to-reach location so you can get to it even if your home is in disarray.

Last Modified: 01/27/2026

Preparedness for the Disabled

Emergency planning tips for people with disabilities, including how to build a support network, prepare medical equipment, and stay connected during a disaster.

Last Modified: 01/28/2026

Preparedness for Children and Teens

Help kids feel ready and supported before, during, and after emergencies—with simple ways to involve them in planning and ease their fears.

Last Modified: 01/28/2026

Pet Preparedness

Keep your pets safe before, during, and after a disaster with emergency planning tips, evacuation prep, and pet-friendly shelter advice.

Last Modified: 01/28/2026