How You Can Plan and Prepare

You can take steps to be personally prepared for a disaster. Advance planning could help reduce the danger and distress you and your family might face.

You can prepare yourself, your home, your family and your business, by staying aware and making emergency plans.

If you would like more information, please contact Steve Mansfield, Deputy Director of Health.

Helpful Resources

Plan, prepare, stay informed
Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed

Overview, Stay in business, Talk to your people, protect your investment

For Kids: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed

For persons with disabilities or other special needs

Older Americans
Preparedness, Home, School, Work
Family Disaster Plan

Septic and Well Safety After a Natural Disaster

Shelter in Place in an Emergency

Emergency Disaster Supplies Kit
Pandemic Flu Links
CT State Dept. of Public Health

Public Health Preparedness & Response
Center for Disease Control

Updated information and guidance for travel