Core FEMA Disaster Preparedness Resources

1. FEMA / Ready.gov Preparedness Portal — Step-by-step guidance on planning, building a kit, and creating family emergency plans (English & Español).
https://www.ready.gov

2. Ready.gov “Be Informed” Hazard Info — Learn what disasters and hazards (including floods) could affect you, how to get alerts, and where to go if you must evacuate. https://www.ready.gov/be-informed

3. Hazard Information Sheets & Publications — Printable FEMA/Ready materials you can order or download for free (flood, hurricane, tornado, wildfire, etc.). https://www.ready.gov/publications

4. Low and No Cost Preparedness — Tips for building preparedness on a budget (plans, alerts, kits, phone alerts, etc.).
https://www.ready.gov/low-and-no-cost

5. “Are You Ready?” Citizen Preparedness Guide (PDF) — In-depth FEMA guide with preparedness tips before, during, and after disasters.
https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-11/are-you-ready-guide.pdf

FEMA Emergency Planning Tools

6. Family Emergency Plan Templates — Fillable forms to create a plan for your household (contacts, meeting place, evacuation).

7. FEMA App — Real-time alerts, weather updates, preparedness tips, and safety guides on your mobile device.
Available in app stores (search FEMA App).

FEMA Resources for Community & Individual Preparedness

8. Individuals & Communities Preparedness Resources — Information on how individuals, neighborhoods, faith-based groups, and volunteers can work to improve preparedness and response.
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities

9. Individual Preparedness Activities & Scenarios — Tabletop exercises and discussion guides to build household readiness for different types of emergencies (including flood/hurricane). https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/what-would-you-do-scenarios

Planning & Preparedness Guidance (for Government / Organizations)

10. National Preparedness & Planning Guides — FEMA’s strategy, planning frameworks, and capability goals for building readiness at the community and national level.
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/national-preparedness

11. Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG 101) — FEMA guidance for developing and maintaining emergency operations plans (useful for local emergency planners).
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-05/CPG_101_V2_30NOV2010_FINAL_508.pdf

Helpful FEMA-related Tools & Libraries

12. Recovery Resource Library — Search federal programs for disaster recovery and planning resources.
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/recovery-resource-library