U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
U.S. Disaster Preparedness Portal with real-time government data
Home safety, evacuation plans, and protecting children, seniors, and pets during emergencies.
Since January 2021, FEMA has recorded 351 federally declared disasters across the United States—140 of them severe storms—and the first 72 hours after the grid goes down remain entirely your responsibility.
Texas has logged 32 federally declared disasters since 2016, and new preliminary FEMA flood maps for Collin County arrive while wildfires still dominate the state's emergency record — here's what that combination means for your property and your 72-hour plan.
Use local preparedness events to close 72-hour gaps in your home plan, supplies, and outage readiness. Start today.
A Klamath Falls outage shows why every home needs a 72-hour power plan for food, lighting, and communication. Start now.
Use this 24-hour checklist to prep your home for a scheduled outage and strengthen 72-hour readiness for the next blackout. Read now.
Learn when hurricane season starts, why NOAA keeps the dates consistent, and how to build a stronger 72-hour plan. Prepare now.
Idaho has logged 20 federally declared disasters since 2016, with fire leading the count and flood close behind. Blaine County's new FEMA flood maps along the Big Wood River close for public comment August 25, 2026. Here's what both hazards mean for your household right now.
Texas has recorded 32 federally declared disasters since 2016, and Webb County's flood and fire history makes a 72-hour water reserve not a suggestion but a practical minimum for every household.
TVA’s grid stability review could affect costs and reliability. Learn what it means for your home and how to build a solid 72-hour plan. Read now.
Use this planned outage as a 72-hour readiness check with food, water, backups, and safety steps for every homeowner. Prepare now.