Preparedness Resources

Being prepared for an emergency is as simple as planning ahead. This starts with thinking about your daily activities, your loved ones, and how a disaster would change the way you navigate daily life. 

Below are a few resources to help you understand how you can be prepared and stay safe during an extreme weather event.

Make a plan: A tool to help you get organized BEFORE an extreme weather event occurs.

Stay informed: Sign up for Detroit 365 Alerts to stay informed about emergencies in your neighborhood.

Flooding Preparedness Guide: Learn how to prepare for and recover from flooding.

Hot Weather Resources: Stay safe during extreme heat.

Winter Weather Resources: Prepare and recover from snow, wind, and ice storms.

Severe Storms + Power Outages Guide: Learn how to prepare for and recover from power outages.

Poor Air Quality Guide: Learn how to navigate poor air quality days.

CERT Training Information: Become a Certified Emergency Response Technician.

Preparing Your Home: Cold Months : Learn about roof ice dams, winter hazards, and how to stay safe

Preparing Your Home: Warm Months: Learn about how to stay safe from climate events during the summer months.
 

Additional Resources

Wayne County Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response
State of Michigan Emergency Management & Homeland Security Department
FEMA 
American Red Cross
Ready.gov
National Weather Service
Center for Disease Control (CDC)