Preparedness begins with knowing what disasters are most likely in your community. For example:

• Coastal regions: hurricanes and flooding.
• West Coast: earthquakes and wildfires.
• Midwest: tornadoes and winter storms.
• Industrial areas: chemical or hazardous material incidents.

Local emergency management offices, FEMA, and the Red Cross provide hazard maps and planning guides. Knowing your hazards means your kit and plan are tailored-not generic.

Healthcare providers also benefit from hazard awareness. Hospitals prepare differently for hurricanes (evacuations) versus chemical spills (decontamination).

Today’s Step: Look up your county or city emergency management website and download their hazard guide.

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