Together We Prepare

Here you will find information about preparing for disasters that you can use every day to help keep your home and your family safe.  We frequently add new tips to this page,so we encourage you to visit often and download Red Cross brochures and other materials.  Some of these materials are available in multiple languages.

Preparedness for your...

Pets

Beat the Heat

As the temperature rises, so do the dangers. Learn to protect yourself.

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Black Out

Don't let summer power outages leave you in the dark!

Tips for surviving summer blackouts.

Prepare Each Day

Follow one tip each day and you'll be ready for the unexpected

Click here for a July preparedness calendar.

 

Could it happen to you?

Know your Risk.

Click here for a table of hazards for Southeastern Pennsylvania

Find out more about:

Want us to come to you? The American Red Cross offers a variety of trainings and presentations to business & community groups. More Info

Fire Safety Tips
Last year the Red Cross responded to more than 800 residential fires in our region. Read how to keep your family safe from fire

Floods and Flash Floods
Prepare your home and your family for floods.

Terrorism: Preparing for the Unexpected
Learn about basic, common-sense approaches to preparing for terrorism and easy ways to make sure your family is ready.

Shelter In Place

The attached fact sheet contains details you need to know about how to respond if authorities issue an order to "shelter in place."

Children and Disasters
How to talk to kids about disasters, including terrorism.

Creating a First Aid Kit
Learn how to build yours today!