Emergencies can happen at anytime. Learn how you can prepare:

Be Aware: Learn about disasters and emergencies

Make a Plan: Consider what you need

Build a Kit: Gather your supplies

For more information, visit ready.dc.gov or call 311.

Check out our new Guide:

A Guide for District Residents to Plan for Emergencies can be used by anyone regardless of age, gender, disability, living arrangement etc. The Guidebook provides templates and planning documents needed to create a preparedness plan prior to an emergency. It provides details on how to create a plan involving shelter-in-place, or when directed, to evacuate and build an emergency preparedness kit. Check out the Guide, A Guide for District Residents to Plan for Emergencies also available at Ready.DC.gov.