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              Palm trees blowing in the wind on a cloudy day, representing hurricane preparedness. Learn how you can prepare for disasters before they happen.Español

While FDA and other agencies work hard every day to help prepare the nation for potential threats, everyone can be involved in disaster readiness. Here are a few things you can do now:

Become familiar with disasters that might occur where you live; plans for your community, workplace or school; and what HHS is doing.
	Download the Federal Emergency Management Agency's mobile app so you can send and receive real-time alerts and notifications; locate emergency shelters and disaster centers; prepare emergency checklists, family plans and reminders; and more.
	Make and test a family plan (e.g., communicating during an emergency).
	Make an emergency kit of supplies you’ll need for at least three days, including medical products. National Preparedness Month (September) is a great time to review your kit, and rotate/replace items that may be expired.
	Participate in activities in your community.

Resources from FDA

Hurricane Safety Checklist
	Hurricanes: Health and Safety
	Emergency Preparedness - Keeping Medications Safe (video - Feb 2016)
	Protect Food and Water During Hurricanes and Other Storms
	Natural Disaster Preparedness and Response
	Safe Drug Use After a Natural Disaster
	Medical Devices and Hurricane Emergencies
	FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters (for consumers)
	Information Regarding Insulin Storage and Switching Between Products in an Emergency
	Medical Devices Requiring Refrigeration
	Plan, Prepare and Protect Your Pet Before, During and After an Emergency (don't miss the video!)
	Taking Care of Your Pets During Hurricanes and Floods
	Emergency Preparedness and ResponseAdditional resources

Natural Disasters, Severe Weather, and COVID-19
	The Power of Preparedness: Prepare Your Health
	How to make an emergency kit
	Create a family communication plan
	National Hurricane Center
	Public health emergency information from HHS
	Four Health and Safety Tips for Mass Gatherings
	Disaster Safety for Expecting and New Parents

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