Get prepared for disasters and emergencies in four steps:
Step 1 – Build a Kit
Be ready by preparing emergency supply kits with enough essentials to support your family and pets for at least three days. Store your kits in accessible locations and update them at least twice a year to keep items fresh and relevant to the season and your family’s needs.
Step 2 – Make a Plan
The first step to making a plan is to consider how an emergency may affect your individual or family needs. We should assume the worst-case scenario for these plans. Keep an updated copy of your plan in your emergency kit! Don’t forget to regularly practice and update your plan.
Step 3 – Stay Informed
Staying informed during an emergency helps you make safe, timely decisions. Pay attention to official alerts, weather warnings, and instructions from local authorities, and have multiple ways to receive updates in case one method fails.
Step 4 – Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved in your community and help prepare for disasters. Henrico Emergency Management, Fire and Police, the Henrico Health District, and the American Red Cross offer many opportunities to get involved and support your community!