Through "Together We Prepare," Red Cross field units can help Americans carry out one or more of five recommended actions:

Make a Plan
We encourage members of our community to design a Family Disaster Plan. The Family Disaster Plan focuses on both families and individuals.

Build a Kit
We encourage households to assemble a Disaster Supplies Kit, which contains items that people may need if confined to their home for an extended period of time (e.g., after a disaster or winter storm); or
told to evacuate on short notice.

Get Trained
Available in our community are First Aid training; CPR training;
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training; and Community Disaster Education presentations.

Volunteer
We encourage the public to give their time through volunteering.

Give Blood
We encourage the public to become regular and frequent blood donors to ensure a blood supply that meets all needs, all of the time.