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Spring and Flood Safety
Tornadoes, floods, and thunder and lightning storms are common this time of year. Learn how to prepare.
Get Severe Weather Tips
Wildfires
If there is a wildfire in the area, be ready to evacuate on short notice.
Get Wildfire Tips
Thunderstorms & Lightning
Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards.
Get Thunder and Lightning Tips
Tornadoes
Know what to do before, during and after a tornado.
Get Tornado Tips
Power Outages
Have alternative charging methods for your phone in case of power outages.
Get More Power Outage Tips
Emergency Alerts
Wireless emergency alerts allow officials to provide the public with life-saving information quickly.
More on Emergency Alerts
Make a Plan Form
Make a family communication plan quickly and easily with our fillable form.
Make a Plan Now
Build a Kit
Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the right items.
Emergency Supply List
FEMA Mobile App
Download the newly updated FEMA App to get preparedness strategies and real-time weather and emergency alerts.
Get the FEMA App
Last Updated: 04/09/2026
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Official websites use .gov
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.gov
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NOTICE: Due to the lapse in federal funding, portions of this website may not be updated and some non-disaster assistance transactions submitted via the website may not be processed or responded to until after appropriations are enacted.
Get more information
.
Spring and Flood Safety
Tornadoes, floods, and thunder and lightning storms are common this time of year. Learn how to prepare.
Get Severe Weather Tips
Wildfires
If there is a wildfire in the area, be ready to evacuate on short notice.
Get Wildfire Tips
Thunderstorms & Lightning
Lightning is a leading cause of injury and death from weather-related hazards.
Get Thunder and Lightning Tips
Tornadoes
Know what to do before, during and after a tornado.
Get Tornado Tips
Power Outages
Have alternative charging methods for your phone in case of power outages.
Get More Power Outage Tips
Emergency Alerts
Wireless emergency alerts allow officials to provide the public with life-saving information quickly.
More on Emergency Alerts
Make a Plan Form
Make a family communication plan quickly and easily with our fillable form.
Make a Plan Now
Build a Kit
Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the right items.
Emergency Supply List
FEMA Mobile App
Download the newly updated FEMA App to get preparedness strategies and real-time weather and emergency alerts.
Get the FEMA App
Last Updated: 04/09/2026
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