Emergency Preparedness and Responses to Natural Disasters

Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.

CDC is the nation's leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public's health.

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

FLETC’s mission is to train and support the training of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers and international partners that are responsible for enforcing laws, treaties, and regulations within the United States and abroad.

The NHC mission is to save lives, mitigate property loss, and improve economic efficiency by issuing the best watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather and by increasing understanding of these hazards.

Our mission is to assist Local, State, and Federal search and rescue dog teams by providing education, training, and certification to National Standards.

This map shows current fire and smoke details.

Fact sheet on carbon monoxide poisoning.

Fact Sheet on generator safety.

How to keep food safe after a disaster or emergency.

How to use safe water during an emergency.

How to recognize the warning signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.

This page lists general information for homeowners, communities, schools, and facilities, that can apply to many different disaster situations.

Disasters can come in many forms. FEMA responds to all declared domestic disasters and emergencies, whether natural or man-made.

Floods are unpredictable. Because flood risk is always changing, communities use tools to understand their risk and take actions to protect their families, homes and businesses.

The National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) provides a structured, yet flexible approach to supporting disaster impacted states, Tribal Nations, territories, and local jurisdictions enabling recovery efforts that are unified, inclusive, and effective.

Links to a live map of fires and avalanches.

The National Preparedness Goal defines what it means for the whole community to be prepared for all types of disasters and emergencies.

The mission of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons, and juvenile confinement facilities.

How do I sign up for the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning System?

The Bureau of Prisons (BOP), within the Department of Justice, prepares for disasters by requiring its institutions to develop contingency plans outlining steps to prepare and respond to disasters and requiring staff to complete related training, which includes what constitutes a disaster.