Preparedness

Disaster safety center

Sixteen guides covering what to do before, during and after each hazard — with emergency-kit checklists and guidance for children, older people, people with disabilities and pets. Compiled from FEMA/Ready.gov, IFRC and WHO recommendations.

Earthquake Safety Guide
Drop, Cover, and Hold On — what to do before, during and after an earthq… Tsunami Safety Guide
Recognising natural tsunami warnings, evacuation to high ground, and wha… Flood Safety Guide
Flood preparation, evacuation decisions, and the dangers of driving or w… Wildfire Safety Guide
Defensible space, evacuation go-bags, smoke protection, and returning ho… Hurricane Safety Guide
Preparing for hurricane season, understanding watches vs warnings, storm… Cyclone Safety Guide
Tropical cyclone preparedness for the Indian Ocean and Pacific regions, … Tornado Safety Guide
Tornado watches vs warnings, safe rooms, and protecting yourself in home… Volcano Safety Guide
Ashfall protection, exclusion zones, lahars and pyroclastic flows, and e… Landslide Safety Guide
Warning signs of slope failure, rainfall triggers, and what to do during… Avalanche Safety Guide
Avalanche terrain awareness, rescue equipment, and survival actions if c… Heatwave Safety Guide
Recognising heat exhaustion and heat stroke, keeping cool, and protectin… Severe Cold & Winter Storm Safety
Hypothermia and frostbite prevention, home heating safety, and surviving… Drought Preparedness Guide
Water conservation, food security planning, and health protection during… Lightning Safety Guide
When thunder roars, go indoors — lightning risk outdoors, in vehicles, a… Extreme Rain & Flash Flood Safety
Flash flood risk awareness, urban drainage flooding, and staying safe du… Storm Surge Safety Guide
Understanding surge zones, evacuation timing, and why storm surge is the…
These guides are general information, not emergency instructions. During an actual emergency, follow your local authorities and call your emergency number.