The 4 Steps To Safety Step 1 Find out what could happen.
Disaster can strike quickly and without warning.
It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. The first step is to find out what emergencies are most likely to occur in your area. Good places to start are your local chapter of the American Red Cross and your local emergency management or civil defense office. These places will be able to give you tips on how to prepare specifically for each possibility.