When thinking about emergency preparedness, it is easy to become quickly overwhelmed. There is so much to learn and so much to do, it can seem impossible. There are a variety of reasons you may not be able to prepare for emergencies – lack of time, lack of money, or not knowing where to begin.
Take 5 to Survive is designed to help you overcome those barriers so you can feel more confident about emergency preparedness.
Need suggestions on where to start?
- If you’re new to emergency preparedness, start with reading some of the preparedness topics to familiarize yourself with different aspects of preparing.
- If you’re interested in quick preparedness activities that can fit into your busy schedule, check out the 5 minute project page for ideas.
- If you're ready to start collecting supplies for your emergency kit, head over to the Preparedness Calendar for an easy to follow monthly plan.
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Preparedness Topics
Preparedness Topics
Learn more about a variety of preparedness topics, including emergency supplies and water, extreme temperatures, pet preparedness, disaster sanitation and more.
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Videos
Videos
Watch preparedness videos from the American Red Cross, The Regional Water Providers Consortium, City of Hillsboro, FEMA and more.
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5-Minute Projects
5-Minute Projects
Get ideas for quick and simple preparedness activities to do when you’re at the grocery store, at the dinner table, or while doing chores.
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Additional Web Resources
Additional Web Resources
Explore additional preparedness topics ranging from financial preparedness to livestock preparedness.