ReadyWV Personal Prep Starter Kit

Getting prepared for disasters and emergencies can seem like a big job and be overwhelming. Not knowing where to start or what to do, some people never take the first step. Below are some simple tools and checklists to help you get started:

Test your Prep Status! … How Prep R U Quiz

Be Informed

• Communications Tip Sheet 
• FEMA's Alerts and Warnings Fact Sheet
• Get Tech Rea​dy!
  
• Disaster Preparedness Tips for A​NY Hazard 
  
• Download the FEMA App
  

• Family Emergency Plan Template
• Safeguard Critical Documents & Valuables check list
• Other Plans

Build A Kit

• Emergency Kit Content Check List, for additional kit information, go to FEMA’s Ready.gov
• Other Kits to consider

Financial Preparedness

• ​Financial Emergency Preparedness How To Sheet​
• Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) with Checklists & Forms
  
• See MORE about Financial Preparedness at: Ready.gov