Communication

Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness

Your neighborhood is your closest resource during a local emergency. Here's how to build those connections before you need them.

Neighbors talking together outside their homes

In major emergencies, neighbors often help each other before official emergency services arrive. The quality of those connections depends on whether you built them in advance.

Community preparedness doesn't require formal programs, though those help. It starts with knowing your immediate neighbors and having a simple communication plan.

Next StepsUse the related guides and free checklists to keep building.

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