Every family should create a family disaster plan. If a disaster strikes in your neighborhood, where will your family be? Work, school or in the car? How will you find each other? How will you know if your family is safe? The City of Laurel, the National Weather Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross are all working together to help you develop and practice a family disaster plan. We have provided some very useful information and links to help you get started with your family disaster plan.
- Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
- BuildingsGuide.com Presents An Emergency Preparedness Guide
- 55+ Discounts and Resources to Prepare Your Kids for an Emergency or Disaster
- Disaster Mental Health
- Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book
- Family Disaster Supplies Kit
- Food & Water in an Emergency
- Hurricanes
- The Complete Guide to Hurricane Safety
- Make a Plan
- Securing Your Home for Natural Disasters
- Terrorism Safety Tips
- Tornadoes
- Winter Weather
Be Prepared Resources
- American Red Cross
- Build A Kit
- Preparing for Disaster During COVID-19
- Earthquake Safety
- Evacuation
- Extreme Heat
- Fire Safety
- A Practical Guide to Preventing Fires at Home
- Floods
- Essential Guide to Flood Planning & Preparation
- Food Safety
- Recipes for Disaster: An Emergency Preparedness Cookbook
- The Ultimate Survival Food List for a Family of 4
- Sheltering-in-Place
Publications
Current Conditions
Get Involved
Business
Hazard Mitigation
Warning Systems
Incident Command System (ICS) Forms
Federal Websites
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- National Flood Insurance Program
- Pandemic Influenza
- Ready
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Recovering from Disaster
- Rebuilding After a Disaster: Do You Stay or Leave?
- Recovering from Disaster: Getting the Most from Your Homeowner’s Insurance
- Buying or Selling a Car After a Disaster
- Salvaging Possessions and Valuables After a Disaster
- Picking up the pieces after a disaster
Disaster Planning for Pets & Livestock
- Disaster Preparedness for Pets & Livestock
- Preparing Your Pet For A Natural Disaster – 10 Steps You Can Take To Make Sure Your Pet Is Safe
Other Useful links
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Bioterrorism)
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (Chemical Emergencies)
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
- Natural Disasters: Examining the National Impact from 1953 to 2018
