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Prepare for an Emergency: Quick Guide to Healthy Living

There is no way to know when the next disaster will strike. Make sure your family is prepared. Planning ahead can help keep you and your loved ones safe.... Details >

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find a Red Cross Shelter  External Link

To find emergency shelter and supplies during a disaster, search for open Red Cross shelters by address, city, state, and/or zip code. ... Details >

American Red Cross, National Headquarters  External Link

Safe and Well List  External Link

If you have been affected by a disaster, post a "safe and well message" that your loved ones can view, or search for loved ones who have registered.... Details >

American Red Cross, National Headquarters  External Link

Ready.gov: Floods

Also available in: Spanish 

Flooding is the nation's most common natural disaster. Be prepared for flooding no matter where you live, especially if you are in a low-lying area, near water or downstream from a dam.... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Natural Hazards Gateway

Learn about the seven natural hazards facing the Nation — earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, landslides, tsunamis, volcanoes, and wildfires — and how USGS science helps mitigate disasters and build resi... Details >

U.S. Geological Survey

Personal Preparation and Storage of Safe Water

After an emergency, such as a flood, hurricane, or earthquake, drinking water may not be available or safe to drink. This information will help you plan for treating and storing your water in the even... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Fact Sheet on Natural Disaster Recovery: Cleanup Hazard

Cleanup work of any kind is hazardous, but flood conditions make it even more so. Following the procedures listed on this page will help to keep you safe while cleaning up after natural disasters that... Details >

U.S. Department of Labor

Flooding: Response and Recovery

This page lists general information to help people in flooded areas recover and reduce risks caused by a flood. ... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

FloodSmart.gov: National Flood Insurance Program

The National Flood Insurance Program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Learn how to prepare for and recover from a flood, file an insurance claim, and find answers to... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Key Facts About Flood Readiness

This document offers information on how to be prepared for a flood, the emergency supplies you will need, and what to do if you do or do not need to evacuate.... Details >

National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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