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Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Power outage

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Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Use flashlights rather than candles.Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Use generators only outdoors, away from windows and doors. Never use one in a garage.Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Unplug sensitive electronics to reduce damage from power surges.Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Check on people who rely on powered medical equipment or refrigerated medicine; follow their provider-approved outage plan.Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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If indoor temperature becomes unsafe, go to an available powered location if it is safe to travel.Source: Ready.gov · Power outages · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Home fire

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When a smoke alarm sounds or you see fire, leave immediately. Do not stop for belongings.Source: U.S. Fire Administration · Home fire escape plans · https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/
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Use a safe exit; take an alternate escape route if the usual exit is blocked.Source: U.S. Fire Administration · Home fire escape plans · https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/
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Stay low if you must escape through smoke.Source: U.S. Fire Administration · Home fire escape plans · https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/
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Close doors behind you as you leave, when safe to do so.Source: U.S. Fire Administration · Home fire escape plans · https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/
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Use exit stairs, not elevators, to escape a high-rise fire unless firefighters direct otherwise.Source: U.S. Fire Administration · Home fire escape plans · https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/
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Go to the household's outdoor meeting place and stay outside.Source: U.S. Fire Administration · Home fire escape plans · https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/
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Call 911 from outside and tell responders if anyone may still be inside. Never re-enter.Source: U.S. Fire Administration · Home fire escape plans · https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/home-fire-escape-plans/

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Car emergency

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If possible, move out of traffic to a safe location.Source: NHTSA · Driving in severe weather · https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/driving-in-severe-weather
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Use a charged phone to call for roadside assistance.Source: NHTSA · Driving in severe weather · https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/driving-in-severe-weather
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Never drive through floodwater or pass a road closure; turn around.Source: NHTSA · Driving in severe weather · https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/driving-in-severe-weather
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If stranded in winter weather, stay with the vehicle and avoid overexertion.Source: NHTSA · Winter driving tips · https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips
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In winter conditions, make the stopped vehicle visible with bright markers and its interior light when appropriate.Source: NHTSA · Winter driving tips · https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips
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If running the engine for warmth while stranded in snow, clear snow from the exhaust and run it only intermittently.Source: NHTSA · Winter driving tips · https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips
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Do not run the vehicle for long periods with windows closed or in an enclosed space.Source: NHTSA · Winter driving tips · https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Severe weather

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Check official weather alerts and follow local officials' instructions.Source: National Weather Service · Weather safety · https://www.weather.gov/safety
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Use the shelter appropriate for the specific hazard; a flood evacuation and a tornado shelter are different responses.Source: National Weather Service · Weather safety · https://www.weather.gov/safety
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For a thunderstorm, move indoors and stay away from windows.Source: National Weather Service · Thunderstorm safety · https://www.weather.gov/safety/thunderstorm
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If flooding threatens, move to higher ground and avoid floodwater.Source: National Weather Service · Flood safety · https://www.weather.gov/afc/FloodSafety
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Do not drive onto flooded roads or around barricades.Source: National Weather Service · Flood safety · https://www.weather.gov/afc/FloodSafety
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Follow evacuation instructions and designated routes when officials direct you to leave.Source: National Weather Service · Flood safety · https://www.weather.gov/afc/FloodSafety
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Keep a charged phone, flashlight, and weather radio accessible for updates.Source: National Weather Service · Severe weather safety · https://www.weather.gov/ama/severesafety

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Earthquake

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Indoors: drop, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on during shaking.Source: USGS · What should I do during an earthquake? · https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-should-i-do-during-earthquake
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Stay away from windows, fireplaces, and heavy furniture or appliances.Source: USGS · What should I do during an earthquake? · https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-should-i-do-during-earthquake
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Do not run downstairs or rush outside while shaking continues.Source: USGS · What should I do during an earthquake? · https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-should-i-do-during-earthquake
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Outdoors: move to an open area away from buildings and power lines.Source: USGS · What should I do during an earthquake? · https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-should-i-do-during-earthquake
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Driving: stop carefully away from bridges, overpasses, trees, and power lines.Source: USGS · What should I do during an earthquake? · https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-should-i-do-during-earthquake
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Remain in the vehicle until shaking stops.Source: USGS · What should I do during an earthquake? · https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-should-i-do-during-earthquake
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In mountainous areas, watch for falling rock, landslides, trees, and debris.Source: USGS · What should I do during an earthquake? · https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-should-i-do-during-earthquake

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Wildfire smoke

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Check local air quality and official smoke updates.Source: AirNow · When smoke is in the air · https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/when-smoke-is-in-the-air/
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Limit outdoor activity when air is smoky; reschedule strenuous outdoor activity if possible.Source: AirNow · When smoke is in the air · https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/when-smoke-is-in-the-air/
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If you must be outdoors, reduce time outside and take breaks in cleaner indoor air.Source: AirNow · When smoke is in the air · https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/when-smoke-is-in-the-air/
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If you must go outside, a properly fitted N95 respirator can reduce smoke exposure. Cloth masks do not protect against wildfire smoke.Source: AirNow · When smoke is in the air · https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/when-smoke-is-in-the-air/
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Keep indoor air clean and cool when advised to stay inside.Source: AirNow · Fires and your health · https://www.airnow.gov/air-quality-and-health/fires-and-your-health/
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Avoid adding indoor particles by burning candles or vacuuming when smoke levels are high.Source: AirNow · Fires and your health · https://www.airnow.gov/air-quality-and-health/fires-and-your-health/
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Follow officials' evacuation instructions if fire or conditions require leaving.Source: AirNow · When smoke is in the air · https://www.airnow.gov/wildfires/when-smoke-is-in-the-air/

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Food & water disruption

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Follow local boil-water or other water-safety notices; follow the instructions for that specific notice.Source: Ready.gov · Water · https://www.ready.gov/water
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Use known-safe drinking water first. Do not assume suspicious water is safe.Source: Ready.gov · Water · https://www.ready.gov/water
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When checking supplies, plan at least one gallon of water per person per day for several days.Source: Ready.gov · Water · https://www.ready.gov/water
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Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed during an outage.Source: FDA · Food safety during power outages · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/power-outages-key-tips-consumers-about-food-safety
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Use FDA's food-temperature and storage guidance to decide what to discard. Do not taste food to test its safety.Source: FDA · Food safety during power outages · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/power-outages-key-tips-consumers-about-food-safety
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Do not eat or drink anything that has touched floodwater.Source: FDA · Protect food and water during storms · https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/protect-food-and-water-during-hurricanes-and-other-storms
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Use safe, ready-to-eat foods if cooking or refrigeration is unavailable.Source: Ready.gov · Food · https://www.ready.gov/food

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Medical at home

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If someone collapses and is unresponsive or not breathing normally, call 911 immediately.Source: CDC · Cardiac arrest · https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/cardiac-arrest.html
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If cardiac arrest is suspected, ask another person to find an AED while emergency help is called.Source: CDC · Cardiac arrest · https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/cardiac-arrest.html
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Start CPR if trained; follow emergency-dispatch instructions and the AED prompts until professional help arrives.Source: CDC · Cardiac arrest · https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/about/cardiac-arrest.html
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During a seizure, stay with the person and move nearby objects that could injure them.Source: CDC · First aid for seizures · https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/first-aid-for-seizures/index.html
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If the person is lying down, gently turn them onto their side when possible.Source: CDC · First aid for seizures · https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/first-aid-for-seizures/index.html
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Do not restrain the person or put anything in their mouth.Source: CDC · First aid for seizures · https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/first-aid-for-seizures/index.html
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Time the seizure and follow CDC's emergency-help criteria; get emergency help for breathing problems or injury.Source: CDC · First aid for seizures · https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/first-aid-for-seizures/index.html

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Chemical shelter-in-place

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Listen to official instructions about whether to shelter or evacuate; do not assume sheltering is always appropriate.Source: CDC · Chemical emergencies · https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/response/
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If told to shelter, get inside and stay inside.Source: CDC · Shelter in place · https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/response/shelter-in-place.html
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Bring household members and, when possible, pets indoors.Source: CDC · Shelter in place · https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/response/shelter-in-place.html
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Choose the room officials recommend for the chemical incident; use a room that can be sealed from outside air.Source: CDC · Shelter in place · https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/response/shelter-in-place.html
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Close doors and windows, and turn off ventilation that brings in outdoor air when instructed.Source: CDC · Shelter in place · https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/response/shelter-in-place.html
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Keep listening to radio, television, or phone alerts for updated instructions.Source: CDC · Shelter in place · https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/response/shelter-in-place.html
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Do not leave the shelter until authorities give the all-clear or direct evacuation.Source: CDC · Shelter in place · https://www.cdc.gov/chemical-emergencies/response/shelter-in-place.html

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

What stops working in an outage

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Inventory what your household relies on that needs electricity.Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Use flashlights rather than candles.Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Keep generators outdoors only, away from doors, windows and vents; never use them in a garage.Source: CDC · Carbon monoxide · https://www.cdc.gov/carbon-monoxide/about/index.html
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Do not use a gas stove or oven to heat your home.Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Follow a clinician-approved plan for medical equipment and refrigerated medicine.Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages
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Go to a safe powered location if indoor temperature becomes unsafe and it is safe to travel.Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/power-outages

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Checking information in a crisis

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Check official emergency information and follow local officials' instructions.Source: Ready.gov · https://www.ready.gov/be-informed
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Use National Weather Service alerts for weather-specific instructions.Source: National Weather Service · https://www.weather.gov/alerts
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Check who is behind a claim before relying on it.Source: CISA · https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/disinformation_stops_with_you_infographic_set_508.pdf
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Compare a claim with reliable sources and the original source.Source: CISA · https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/disinformation_stops_with_you_infographic_set_508.pdf
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Pause before sharing content that provokes a strong emotional reaction.Source: CISA · https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/disinformation_stops_with_you_infographic_set_508.pdf
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Look for official websites and verified agency accounts rather than relying on a forwarded screenshot.Source: CISA · https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/disinformation_stops_with_you_infographic_set_508.pdf

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.

Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or in danger

Staying calm and helping kids cope

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Stay connected with trusted friends, family or support people.Source: CDC · https://www.cdc.gov/disability-emergency-preparedness/communication-resources/coping-easy-read.html
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Take breaks from distressing news and social media.Source: CDC · https://www.cdc.gov/disability-emergency-preparedness/communication-resources/coping-easy-read.html
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Keep following your treatment plan and ask your provider for help when needed.Source: CDC · https://www.cdc.gov/disability-emergency-preparedness/communication-resources/coping-easy-read.html
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Include children in an age-appropriate family preparedness plan.Source: Ready.gov · Kids · https://www.ready.gov/kids/be-ready-kids
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Keep familiar activities and important family contact information available for children.Source: Ready.gov · Kids · https://www.ready.gov/kids/be-ready-kids
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For disaster-related distress, call or text 1-800-985-5990 for support.Source: SAMHSA · https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/disaster-distress-helpline
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For mental health or suicide crisis support, call or text 988. In immediate danger, call 911.Source: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline · https://988lifeline.org/

Follow current instructions from local officials and emergency responders.