Pre-Storm
Policyholders: Emergency Preparedness
Severe Weather
No matter where we live, chances are we will experience some type of severe weather. This makes it essential for you, your family, and your business to be prepared. Begin by identifying the types of severe weather most common in the areas where you live and work. Build a family disaster plan and a separate business continuity plan with these events in mind, ensuring that everyone in your home and your business understands their respective plans. Being prepared helps minimize the impact of severe weather on both your personal and professional life.
Be prepared before a disaster strikes
You can file a flood claim online. All you have to do is set up your account.
How to set up your account:
- Have your Policy Number ready.
- Head to our Flood Consumer Portal to create an account.
We’ll walk you through the steps!
Explore our various options for filing a Commercial or Builders Risk claim.
Download FEMA documents to learn more about severe weather emergency preparedness and communication plans to help keep your family and loved ones safe.
- FEMA Pet Owners Preparedness
- FEMA Pet Owners Fact Sheet
- FEMA Senior Preparedness
- FEMA Seniors Fact Sheet
- FEMA Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs Preparedness
- FEMA Persons with Disabilities & Special Needs Fact Sheet
- FEMA Prepare Now Fact Sheet
- FEMA Family Communication Plan For Kids
- FEMA Family Communication Plan For Parents
- FEMA Commuter Emergency Plan
Build Your Emergency Kit
An emergency kit is essential for your family and business, ensuring safety during unexpected events. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive – just a collection of basic items you may need in the event of an emergency. Assemble your kit in advance, as you may only have a moment’s notice to evacuate.
Quick Tips:
- Store essentials in an easy-to-access place at home and in your business premises.
- Rotate items out regularly – check expiration dates annually.
- Update necessary items as the needs of your family or business change.
Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes, requiring preparation for various scenarios. Depending on the emergency, you might need to survive on your own for about 72 hours. This means having enough food, water, and other basics on hand. While first responders will arrive as quickly as possible, widespread or severe disasters may delay their ability to reach you.
Standard amenities such as electricity, gas, water, sewage treatment, and phone service may be unavailable for extended periods during weather-related or other emergencies. Your emergency kit should be robust enough to get you, your family, and your business through these challenges until help arrives or conditions are safe for evacuation.
Download FEMA documents on building emergency kits for kids and parents. Available in Spanish, too!