Explore Our Resources for Preparedness and Risk Management
Boost Your RQ (Readiness Quotient) With the Help of These Comprehensive Checklists.
Download what you need from our buffet of checklists, which include information about recommended supplies, community and government resources, and more.
A list of 15 essential items to get you through a 1-3 day emergency, plus a list of another 20 you will want on hand for a more extended crisis.
A list of 13 essential items you should keep in a travel bag under your bed and in the trunk of your car.
A list of important personal documents you might need to produce following a disaster.
Recommendations from the American Red Cross for a well-stocked first-aid kit.
A 24-week calendar of preparedness activities suggested by the American Red Cross.
“Preparing Your Pets for Emergencies Makes Sense.” FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) produced a brochure in conjunction with the ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), The Humane Society of the U.S., The American Kennel Club, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Disaster tips for people with mobility challenges, developed by the Independent Living Resource Center in San Francisco, CA.
“When the Ground Shakes.” A brochure advising “how to be safe in an earthquake.” Produced by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management.
A comprehensive list of supplies and activities to prepare your home for power outages and other emergencies. Produced by TakeWinterByStorm.org. Note: this publication repeats and combines information from many of the previous lists.
A large-print version of a brochure with generalized information about disaster preparedness was produced by FEMA.
A window placard designed by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management to advise first responders of the emergency status of home occupants.
Ready.gov and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security produced a multi-page planning form.
A list of tips and suggestions for ways to save money while still staying safe. It was produced by TakeWinterByStorm.org.
A list of low-effort, high-impact suggestions for preparing your home for emergencies. It was produced by the Seattle Office of Emergency Management.
A map detailing the location of 12 emergency communication hubs in West Seattle. It was produced by WestSeattleBePrepared.org.
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A 2018 address list of 151 emergency communication hubs in Greater Seattle.
A comprehensive template for creating a list of emergency contacts and info your loved ones will need if you are incapacitated.
Engage your family in fun activities during emergencies.
This resource provides advice to help older adults stay safe and prepared during emergencies.
A guide to essential items you need to stock up on before an emergency.
A 7-part series of 30-min. Videos about disaster preparedness for Seattle.
