Disaster Ready Washington

Being prepared for disasters is everyone’s job, including YOU. Be creative as you prepare your family to be 2 Weeks Ready. Together, we can build a disaster resilient Washington

Three Steps to Preparedness

Watch Videos(Opens an external site in a new window)

(Opens in a new window)

Helping youth prepare(Opens in a new window)

Prepare in a Year(Opens in a new window)

(Opens in a new window)

Prepárese en español(Opens in a new window)

Neighborhood Preparedness(Opens in a new window)

One step a month for the next year

We want you to be prepared. We all remember when toilet paper and hand sanitizer was a rare find. Yet both of these items have been standard on our recommended emergency kit list for years. That’s why we recommend you download our Prepare in a Year guide(Opens in a new window) available in multiple languages, geared to help you take one step a month for the next 12 months to get you prepared. We know things are tough and money is tight. So, it makes sense that the first step in our plan is FREE. Get together and start talking to your family. Create an actual communications plan on what would happen if you were separated. During an earthquake, your entire family might be separated by school, work or on the road. By crafting solutions now, you can ensure calm and understanding later. Everyone will know what to do. Download the English version here(Opens an external site in a new window).

Do you need advice? Do you need a speaker for an event?

Please submit the following form to request a Hazards and Outreach representative(Opens an external site in a new window) at an outreach event, presentation, webinar, conference, or other activity.

Three Steps to Preparedness

Learn your Hazards

Have a Plan

Build Kits

Learning about the hazards near where you work, play, and live will help you and your family be prepared for disasters that could happen, like earthquakes, floods, and pandemics.

Having a family disaster plan gives you peace of mind when a disaster happens. Decide as a family where your meeting locations are and who your out-of-area contact is.

You and your family may be on your own for at least two weeks when a disaster happens. Build a 2 Weeks Ready kit at home and smaller kits for work, school, and vehicles.