Week 1-- Make A Plan

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https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-08/ready_npm_instagram_spanish.pngThis week focuses on making an emergency plan. You are encouraged to do the following this week:

  1. Talk with loved ones about the types of disasters that can impact you. This can be a conversation around the
    dinner table or a zoom call.
  2. Plan how to contact one another and have an out-of-area contact. Remember texts are more likely to go
    through over calls.
  3. Know how you and your loved ones will reconnect if separated.
  4. Consider the specific needs in your household when making your plan, including disabilities or accesses and
    functional needs, medical equipment, medications, etc.
  5. Practice your plan with everyone involved including your pets! Find additional activities on Ready.gov.

Virtual Sessions


In partnership with the state emergency management offices and community partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, FEMA Region 10 is hosting several virtual sessions throughout the month for you and your family to attend.

Twitter Spaces Preparedness Chat on September 13 from 12 – 1 p.m.

R10 Family Prep Night Webinar on September 14 from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m.

Livestock & Large Animals Preparedness Webinar on September 17 from 10 – 11 a.m.

Visit the FEMA Region 10 Individual and Community Preparedness Dashboard for additional information on how to attend these virtual events.

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