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Find out what the Department of Homeland Security is doing to keep America safe.
overview about being prepared for an attack Overview
information on how to get a kit Get a Kit
information on how to make a plan Make a Plan
how to get information Be Informed
information on how to plan for a biological attack Biological Threat
information on how to plan for a chemical attack Chemical Threat
information on how to prepare for an explosion Explosions
information on how to prepare for a nuclear blast Nuclear Blast
information on what to do about radiation Radiation Threat
information on what to do about a natural disaster Natural Disasters
Kids Go Here
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Terrorism forces us to make a choice. Don't be Afraid... Be Ready.

Preparing Makes Sense. Get an Overview

information on how to get a kit get a kit of emergency supplies

Water & Food
Clean Air
First Aid Kit
Portable Kit
Supply Checklists
Special Needs Items

information on how to make a plan make a plan for what you will do in an emergency

Creating a Family Plan
Deciding to Stay or Go
At Work and School
In a Moving Vehicle
In a High-Rise Building

how to be informed be informed about what might happen

Biological Threat

Chemical Threat

Explosions

Nuclear Blast

Radiation Threat

Natural Disasters

Get the Brochure

View and print a copy of our brochure "Preparing Makes Sense. Get Ready Now."
Download PDF
or call 1-800-BE-READY
(1-800-237-3239)
TTY# 1-800-464-6161

Be Ready brochure

Useful Links

Citizen Corps - external site

Threat Alert System
Citizen Information

the Red Cross - external site

Get involved
Citizen Corps

the Red Cross - external site

Get training
American Red Cross

in your area

In your area
State Agencies

View the PSAs

View all of the Ready Campaign's Public Service Announcements at the Ad Council Website.

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