Preparedness Tips

Communicating After Storms
Emergency Items
Emergency Meeting Places
Ways to Get Your Warnings
Have WEA Turned On

Communicating After Storms

After an extreme weather event, communications may be impacted. You may have difficulty making phone or video calls due to network congestion. If possible, communicate via text, email, or social media. Power outages may be a concern, so conserve your phone battery by reducing screen brightness and limiting app use.

Emergency Items

You’ll need easy access to many emergency items in the event of extreme weather. In addition to basic survival needs, don’t forget other supplies such as chargers and hygiene products, or important personal and property documents. Have a go bag ready to take things with you if you need to leave in a hurry.

Emergency Meeting Places

Prepare for extreme weather by having emergency meeting places for you and your people, whether your family members, coworkers, or students. Map out exits, and share the address and directions. In the event of an evacuation, have an out-of-location determined in advance.

Ways to Get Your Warnings

Have multiple ways to receive warnings!

Have WEA Turned On

The Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) feature on your smartphone is one of the best ways to ensure you receive warning information. It is tied to your location so you'll get warning information for your specific area. It is also loud so it can wake you up at night!