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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

Earthquake Information for Individuals and Families

Learn what to do in an earthquake and how to help make your family, your home, and your community more resistant to the potentially dangerous and damaging effects of earthquakes. ... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Earthquake Preparedness

Also available in: Spanish 

Surviving an earthquake and reducing its health impact requires preparation, planning, and practice. Learning what actions to take can help you and your family to remain safe and healthy in the event ... Details >

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

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

Ready.gov: Earthquakes

Also available in: Spanish 

45 states and territories throughout the United States are at moderate to high risk for earthquakes. Since it is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur, it is important that you and your ... Details >

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Plan and Prepare for Many Types of Emergencies  External Link

Find tips on how to prepare for many types of emergencies including: power outages, winter storms, heat waves, floods, earthquakes, fires, tornadoes, chemical emergencies, acts of terrorism, and more.... Details >

American Red Cross, National Headquarters  External Link

USAID/HAITI

Learn about the U.S. Government’s work to help Haiti recover and rebuild from the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake and how to get involved with recovery and development efforts. ... Details >

U.S. Agency for International Development