
Spring has sprung and brings with it not only milder weather, but also severe weather threats such as thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding. Check out these American Red Cross links to find safety information for the severe weather you may face at this time of year.
You can find information about all different kinds of emergencies here. Information is available on what to do before, during and after the storm or other emergency.
If an emergency threatens your neighborhood, planning is the key to being ready. Being prepared is easy - just three short steps away:
1. Get a kit. Get your emergency preparedness kit ready. You should include:
2. Make a plan. Talk with household members about what you would do during emergencies. Plan what to do in case you are separated — choose two places to meet — one right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency such as a fire, and another outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home or are asked to evacuate.
3. Be informed. Know the risks where you live, work, learn and play.
DOWNLOAD OUR APPS Download the free Red Cross First Aid app so you’ll know what to do if emergency help is delayed and the free Emergency app for weather alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety steps for different emergencies. Choose whether you want to view the content in English or Spanish with an easy-to-find language selector. Find these and all of the Red Cross apps in smartphone app stores by searching for the American Red Cross or going to redcross.org/apps.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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Take a class and be ready to respond if an emergency strikes.