Prepare step by step
- For an active emergency or immediate danger, call 911 and follow responsible official instructions.
- Identify communication, medication, mobility, pet, transportation and backup-power needs privately.
- Use official alert, emergency-information and weather routes; do not rely on a cached plan for live conditions.
- Choose meeting points and contacts, keep supplies current and review the plan after household or workplace changes.
General preparedness help only—not emergency monitoring, dispatch, evacuation orders, weather warnings, safety certification or a substitute for official live instructions.