Natural Disaster Center

Disaster Won't Wait [00:00]

Disasters won't wait for a pandemic to be over. So, while your family is home more often, make a plan, in case you have to deal with coronavirus and a natural disaster at the same time.

Be Prepared [0:10]

Ready.gov/plan has the educational tools and resources to help your family for emergencies. And find information on how the coronavirus may affect your plan.

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Take Steps Now [00:00]

A natural disaster may force you to evacuate and the coronavirus could impact your emergency plans. Take steps now to help your family and community prepare.

Be Prepared [0:10]

Keep a supply kit stocked with cloth face coverings, disinfecting supplies and hand sanitizers. Check with local officials about what shelters spaces will be open during quarantine efforts.

Don't Wait [0:20]

And remember to review the CDC's guidelines with the whole family. Disasters won't wait, neither should you. Visit ready.gov/plan to make a plan today.

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Be Prepared [00:00]

If you need to go to a shelter due to a natural disaster while the coronavirus is still a threat, always follow local instructions and take these steps to help protect your family.

When You Get to Shelter [00:10]

First, take your emergency supply kit with you. When you arrive, observe the CDC's latest guidelines like wearing cloth face coverings, bringing cleaning supplies and hand sanitizers and staying six feet away from anyone not in your family to reduce the spread of the virus.

Don't Wait [00:24]

Disasters won't wait, neither should you. Visit ready.gov/plan to make a plan today.

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