Top Return to disaster commandSEVERE WEATHER Tornadoes Tornado warnings leave little time to improvise. Identify a sturdy interior shelter, monitor official alerts, and practice getting everyone there quickly.
YOUR FIRST MOVE Know when to move. Go to a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Protect your head and neck and follow official warnings.
Choose and label the safest shelter area
Enable wireless emergency alerts
Keep helmets and sturdy shoes nearby
Practice the shelter plan with children and pets
LOCAL ORDERS COME FIRST Keep official alerts close. This is a planning guide, not live emergency advice. Follow local emergency managers, weather services, and evacuation orders.
PACK FOR THE PROBLEM What belongs in the plan Weather radio Sturdy shoes Helmets First aid Flashlights Water
Hurricane & Blackout Kits
Ready America Compact 1-Person Kit $37.99 Radios & Communication
Midland WR120 $54.99 First Aid
Sportsman Series 100 $36.79 Lighting
BioLite Range 500 $52.39 Water & Filtration
Sawyer Squeeze $45.99 Emergency Food
ReadyWise 72 Hour Kit $44.99 Prices may change. Confirm current price, availability, specifications, and package contents before buying.
SKIP THE ENDLESS BROWSING Start with one complete foundation. See the all-in-one kit Use a ready-made kit as a foundation, then add personal medications, documents, and location-specific needs.