Ready.gov
U.S. preparedness guidance for emergency plans, supplies, alerts and common hazards.
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Recommended Resources
Reliable places to start when information matters.
A curated collection of primary and public-interest resources for preparedness, hazards, health, infrastructure and global crisis awareness.
Use Information Wisely
Go to the source before you act.
During fast-moving events, rumors and recycled headlines can spread faster than verified information. These resources provide useful starting points for checking official guidance, understanding hazards and making reasonable preparedness decisions.
Household Preparedness
Start with practical planning, reliable alerts and a household response plan before an emergency arrives.
American Red Cross — Prepare for Emergencies
Household planning, emergency-kit guidance, hazard information and preparedness resources.
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Preparedness information plus weather and emergency alerts for locations you choose.
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Use primary sources for watches, warnings and hazard data rather than relying only on social media or secondary summaries.
National Weather Service
Official U.S. weather forecasts, active alerts, watches, warnings and local weather-office information.
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Current earthquake information, maps and hazard resources for the United States and worldwide events.
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International disaster preparedness, emergency-response information and crisis resources.
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Health, food and water information changes quickly during an incident. Confirm critical instructions with the responsible public authority.
CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response
Public-health emergency guidance, health alerts and preparedness information.
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Federal food-recall information and links to current outbreak investigations and safety notices.
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Guidance on drinking-water problems, public notifications and emergency response.
Visit official resourceCybersecurity & Emerging Crises
These sources are useful for digital resilience and for following significant health or humanitarian developments beyond the United States.
CISA — Secure Our World
Practical cybersecurity guidance for protecting accounts, devices and everyday digital life.
Visit official resourceWHO Disease Outbreak News
Official World Health Organization reports on significant public-health events and disease outbreaks.
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A United Nations humanitarian information service with reports, maps and updates on disasters and crises worldwide.
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Joseph Report
Information is most useful when it leads to calm, sensible preparation.
Use Strategic Watch to understand consequential developments, then move into preparedness resources when there is a practical reason to act.