Why Disaster Preparedness Matters

Disasters can happen without warning. Earthquakes, wildfires, floods, severe storms, and infrastructure failures can disrupt daily life within minutes.

Prepared communities are safer communities. When individuals and families understand what to do during an emergency, response efforts are faster and recovery is easier.

AFRN promotes preparedness through training, community programs, and practical resources that help people take action before disaster strikes.

  • Family Preparedness

    Families should have clear emergency plans and supplies ready before disasters occur. Prepared households know how to evacuate, where to meet if separated, and how to communicate when normal services fail.

    Key steps include:
    • Creating a family emergency plan
    • Preparing evacuation routes
    • Building emergency supply kits
    • Practicing emergency drills

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  • Emergency Supplies

    Emergency kits provide essential supplies when access to stores, utilities, or emergency services is disrupted.

    Basic emergency kits should contain enough supplies to sustain individuals and families for at least 72 hours.

    Typical supplies include:
    • water and non-perishable food
    • first aid supplies
    • flashlights and batteries
    • emergency radios
    • sanitation supplies

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  • Preparedness Training

    Training helps individuals develop the skills needed to respond effectively during emergencies.

    AFRN training programs teach essential disaster preparedness skills including:
    • first aid and basic life support
    • emergency communications
    • disaster response coordination
    • personal safety and situational awareness

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Community Preparedness

Prepared communities respond more effectively during disasters. AFRN works with neighborhoods to establish preparedness programs that strengthen local response capabilities.

Community preparedness initiatives help residents learn how to:
• organize neighborhood response teams
• assist vulnerable residents during disasters
• coordinate with first responders
• distribute emergency resources

Learn About Neighborhood Emergency Stations

Preparedness Questions

How much emergency food and water should I store?

Households should store enough food and water for at least 72 hours. FEMA and many emergency management agencies recommend storing one gallon of water per person per day.

What should be included in an emergency kit?

Basic emergency kits should include water, non-perishable food, first aid supplies, flashlights, batteries, emergency radios, medications, and important documents.

How often should emergency kits be updated?

Emergency kits should be checked at least every six months. Replace expired food, batteries, and medical supplies regularly.

Emergency Kits