Making sure that everyone in your family young and old alike know what to do, who to call, and where to go before an emergency is so important. Having an emergency plan in place and well practiced before an emergency, will take a lot of the stress and worry off your shoulders should an emergency happen to you. If you do not have an emergency plan, or do not know where to even begin, here are some websites that will be helpful in creating a Family Emergency Plan.

US Department of Homeland Security

FEMA

Each year thousands of people are affected by such natural disasters as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes ,and fire. Every home is a potentially dangerous chemical hazard, and with the threat of terrorism in the news, it seems that there is no safe place to be. Knowing what kinds of disasters and emergency situations that your part of the country is prone to helps you to prepare properly. Here are some links to help to prepare for specific emergencies that may be in your area.