Disaster Preparedness Education

Information about disaster preparedness, response and recovery, whether terrorist attack, natural disaster or other large-scale emergency are found online. The website also offers links to activities and programs available.



The website Ready.gov provides information to help prepare for a threat to our national security. This includes information on how to make a kit of emergency supplies, how to make a plan for what you will do in an emergency, and being informed about what might happen in the event of a biological threat, a chemical threat, explosions, a nuclear blast, or a radiation threat.



Call 202-282-8495 to reach the Comment Line; call 202-282-8000 for the Operator Number.



Homeland Security 's mission is to secure the nation from many threats. Visit About the Department for more details.