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Helpful Preparedness Information

Preparedness Steps

Four Basic Preparedness Steps
  1. Be Informed - Learn what protective measures to take before, during and after an emergency.  
  2. Make an Emergency Communications Plan - Create an emergency communication plan, you may not be with your loved ones when a disaster strikes.
  3. Emergency Supply Checklist - Assemble a disaster supply kit by collecting basic items your household may need to survive on during an emergency. 
  4. Get Involved - Participate in community programs and activities to make families, homes and communities safer from risks and threats.
Easy Preparedness Tips...Are you Ready?
  • Emergency Supply Checklist 
  • Emergency Communications Plan - Fillable Form
  • Food to Include in Your Safety Kit
  • Emergency Alerts
  • Access & Functional Needs
  • Basic Preparedness Tips
  • Kids Preparedness & Safety
  • A Child's Reaction to Disaster by Age
  • Emergency Pet Checklist
  • Pets and Large Animal Care During A Disaster
  • Planning for Older Adults
  • NTECC / Tribal Affairs
  • Preparedness Planning for Business 
  • Emergency and Natural Disaster Organizations
  • Planee anticipadamente para los desastres
  • Plan Ahead Nevada
Plan Ahead Nevada Guide

The Nevada Division of Emergency Management has developed this comprehensive guide to provide Nevadans with information, helpful tips, checklists and techniques on preparing your family, friends and pets for all emergency conditions. 

  • Plan Ahead Nevada Guide
  • Plan Ahead Nevada Audio Guide
Threats and Hazards Information for Nevada

The Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process helps communities identify capability targets and resource requirements necessary to address anticipated and unanticipated risks.

Disaster Categories Identified
  • Attacks in Crowded and Public Spaces - Active Shooter 
  • Avalanche 
  • Biohazard Exposure / Attack 
  • Chemicals and Hazardous Materials Incidents 
  • Cybersecurity 
  • Drought 
  • Earthquakes 
  • Explosions 
  • Extreme Heat 
  • Floods 
  • Landslides and Debris Flow 
  • Nuclear Blast 
  • Pandemic 
  • Radiological Information 
  • Thunderstorms and Lightning 
  • Tornadoes 
  • Wildland Fire 
Access and Functional Needs
Access and Functional Needs (AFN) refers to individuals with and without disabilities, who may need additional assistance because of any condition. That may limit their ability to act in an emergency.
Nevada 211
Nevada 211 is a special phone number reserved to provide information and referrals to health, human and social service organizations. Dialing 2-1-1 in almost every part of the United States will connect you to human and social services for your area. Services included in 2-1-1 are: places to find emergency food, housing and emergency shelter locations, children’s services, support for seniors, and people with disabilities, and mental health and counseling services, among many others. Nevada 2-1-1 is committed to helping Nevadans connect with the services they need.
Neighborhood Watch Programs

The National Neighborhood Watch program empowers citizens to become active in community efforts through participation in Neighborhood Watch groups.  Neighborhood Watch programs help keep neighborhoods and communities safe. Starting your own crime prevention program—or reviving one that’s already been started in your neighborhood—can reduce crime in your area and give you a greater sense of security, and can even help improve your property’s value.

  • National Neighborhood Watch  
  • National Home Security Alliance
National Preparedness Month Information

National Preparedness Month (NPM) is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. As our nation continues to respond to various disasters and emergencies, there is no better time to be involved this September.

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Developing and Maintaining Emergency Operations Plans

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 provides guidance for developing emergency operations plans. It promotes a common understanding of the fundamentals of risk-informed planning and decision making to help planners examine a hazard or threat and produce integrated, coordinated, and synchronized plans.

  •  Comprehensive Preparedness Guide
Kid's Corner
The resources available on this page provides children, parents and teachers with educational information, games and videos for kids to develop awareness and skills with all aspects of preparedness and safety.
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