FEMA Safety Guides

Listed below are a few useful reference materials for "Emergency Preparedness". These are pdf-files and will require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat, there is a link to the the left that will take you to the site where you can download this free of charge.

If you find these materials useful, you may also want to visit the FEMA Online Library where you will find additional reference materials, publications, maps, photographs, audio and video clips.

1. Against the Wind
   Protecting Your Home from Hurricane Wind Damage



2. Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book
   This coloring book is designed for adults and children to work on together. Children can learn about fire, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes and other disasters, as well as how to protect themselves - all while having fun coloring.



3. Emergency Preparedness Checklist
   Learn how to protect yourself and cope with disaster by planning ahead. This checklist will help you get started.



4. Food and Water in an Emergency
   If an earthquake, hurricane, or other disaster strikes your community, you might not have access to food, water and electricity for days, or even weeks. By taking some time now to store emergency food and water supplies, you can provide for your entire family.



5. Hurricane Fact Sheet
   Hurricanes can be dangerous killers. Learning the hurricane warning messages and planning ahead can reduce the chances of injury or major property damage.



6. Preparing for Emergencies
   For the millions of Americans with mobility problems, emergencies such as fires and floods present a special challenge. Protecting yourself and your family when disaster strikes requires planning ahead.



7. Thunderstorms and Lightning
   While thunderstorms and lightning can be found throughout the United States, they are most likely to occur in the central and southern states. The state with the highest number of thunderstorm days is Florida.



8. Tornadoes
   When a tornado is coming, you have only a short amount of time to make life-or-death decisions. Advance planning and quick response are the keys to surviving a tornado.



9. Wildfire - Are You Prepared?
   Wildfires often begin unnoticed. They spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and homes. Reduce your risk by preparing now - before wildfire strikes.



10. Wildland Fires
    The threat of wildland fires for people living near wildland areas or using recreational facilities in wilderness areas is real. Advance planning and knowing how to protect buildings in these areas can lessen the devastation of a wildland fire.



11. Your Family Disaster Plan
    Families can and do cope with disaster by preparing in advance and working together as a team. Follow the steps listed in this brochure to create your family's disaster plan. Knowing what to do is your best protection and your responsibility.



12. Your Family Disaster Supplies Kit
    Your family will cope best by preparing for disaster before it strikes. One way to prepare is by assembling a Disaster Supplies Kit. Once disaster hits, you won't have time to shop or search for supplies.