Friends, family, neighbors, etc. are often first on the scene in an #emergency. You are the help until professional help arrives. Having a well-stocked first-aid kit & the practical skills to use it can help you save a life. Learn more: ow.ly/Tb9Q50EOkqW #PrepYourHealth

When #Hurricane Maria cut off a Puerto Rican town, #AmateurRadio operator was prepared & helps communicate: #EmergencyPreparedness #PublicSafety #Hurricanes #HamRadio miamiherald.com/news/nation-wo…

NEW! Virtually Facilitated Shelter Field Guide Training for State and Local Communities! Info here: training.fema.gov/emigrams/2021/…

Keep your food supplies safe during a power outage: ✔️ Keep freezer and fridge doors closed. ✔️ Throw out perishable food after 4 hours without power. ✔️ Never taste food to see if it is safe to eat. When in doubt, throw it out. More: cdc.gov/foodsafety/kee… #Henri

***National Preparedness Month Calendar Now Available***   Help us, help others encourage our friends and family to prepare for disasters and emergencies today. For free, easy to use social media content, and more information, visit:  Ready.gov/September.

Don't forget to include pets in your evacuation plan. Pack these items in your go-bag: 🔸 Food, water & bowls 🔸 ID tag, leash & toys 🔸 Meds & copies of medical records 🔸 Photo of yourself with your pet ready.gov/animals #Ida

Emergency communications procedures for the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ida: go.usa.gov/xFJu9 #Ida #FCCGov #PublicSafety

Hurricane #Ida is approaching the Louisiana coast and forecast to rapidly intensify into a dangerous major hurricane before landfall. Here are the latest Key Messages. See hurricanes.gov for details.

What is a no-cost preparedness step you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones during emergencies? ✅ Download FEMA App and sign up for emergency alerts to get immediate life-saving information from your local officials. More: ready.gov/get-tech-ready #PrepareToProtect

Planning to be on the road this afternoon and evening? Drive slowly, cautiously, & with your full attention on the road to keep trick-or-treaters safe. Learn more: safekids.org/halloween #HalloweenSafety #PedestrianSafety

Halloween is especially dangerous for drivers with so many pedestrians on the road. Check out these motorist tips for driving on Halloween! #Halloween #Halloweensafety #Driversed #Teendriver #Explore #TrickorTreat

Did you know children are twice as likely to be hit and killed on Halloween than any other day? Be sure to use caution when driving in residential areas tonight. Slow down and be prepared to stop for pedestrians. #SeeandBeSeen #ArriveAliveGA #DriveAlert #HalloweenSafety

Tonights the night! Be safe all you ghouls and goblins! Happy Halloween! #halloweensafety

The growing number of #weather #disasters means there is less time to recover between floods, wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, & other such events. The interval b/w billion-dollar weather disasters, averaged 82 days in the 80s. It averages 18 days today. e360.yale.edu/digest/u-s-on-…

WEBINAR: “Selfcare for Disaster Responders and Healthcare Workers” April 13, 2022 12:00 - 1:00 PM CDT For more info & to register, go here: femacqpub1.connectsolutions.com/content/connec…

Protect your home before hurricane season arrives. Review your insurance policy to make sure it covers severe weather hazards like flooding & high winds. ✔️ Keep in mind: Flood insurance takes 30 days to be active. Get it today: floodsmart.gov #HurricanePrep

The national Disaster Distress Helpline offers 24/7 support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other #mentalhealth concerns related to #disaster, including for #teens and young adults who are struggling to cope. Learn more by visiting disasterdistress.samhsa.gov.

Don't flirt with fire. 🔥 Join our Wildfire Preparedness Webinar tomorrow July 12 at 2 p.m. PT to learn how to prevent and prepare for #wildfires. 🔗Register: bit.ly/3uzJADv

September 25th is #SeeSayDay! Take the time today to save the Suspicious Activity Reporting phone number(s) for wherever you live, work, or spend time in your phone. By doing so, you’ll be prepared to help keep your community safe when you see something suspicious.

FREE WEBINAR Building Partnerships that Promote #Safety and #Security for Places of Worship and Community Spaces Sept. 20, 2 p.m. ET Learn more and register here: fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist… #EmergencyPreparedness