Get Involved with Your Community’s Emergency Preparedness

Build a more resilient community by getting involved and helping your community prepare for, respond to, and recover from the next disaster.

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Introduction

There are many great opportunities to make important contributions including volunteering, donating, helping your neighbors, and being an active bystander.

Volunteer

Donate

  • Donate cash to a recognized disaster relief organization.
  • Donate goods that are specifically requested or needed by recognized organizations.
  • Learn more about how to donate responsibly: Donations and Volunteers

Help your Neighbors

  • Be a good neighbor. Check on family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly, those who live alone, those with medical conditions and those who may need additional assistance.
  • Start a community preparedness project with the Corporation for National & Community Service toolkit.

Be an Active Bystander

  • If you See Something, Say Something! Call 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity.
  • Report emergency situations and request assistance by calling 9-1-1.
  • Learn CPR and basic first aid. Learn how to apply a tourniquet and Stop the Bleed. Provide first aid assistance within your abilities.
  • If appropriate and safe to do so, assist victims at the scene of an emergency. Learn what to do until help arrives at an emergency: Until Help Arrives.
  • Help arriving first responders by sharing information you know about the incident, victims, or facility. Ask how you may help. Follow the instructions of officials.
  • In an active shooter situation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recommends that you Run, Hide, Fight

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