Safety Checklists & Information

Home Emergency Kit

Be prepared to make it on your own for at least three days, maybe longer. Suggested items include:

  • Flashlights
  • Battery-Operated Radio
  • Batteries
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Bottled Water (a gallon of water per person per day)
  • Nonperishable Foods
  • Disposable Eating Utensils
  • Manual Can Opener
  • First Aid Kit
  • Sleeping Bags and Pillows
  • Candles / Matches
  • Wet Wipes
  • Important Phone Numbers
  • Medications
  • Basic Tool Kit


Car Emergency Kit

  • Flashlights
  • Battery-Operated Radio
  • Batteries
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Bottled Water
  • High Energy Snacks First Aid Kit
  • Sleeping Bags, Blankets
  • Cell Phone
  • Basic Tool Kit

Have a Plan - Make a Plan for Your Family

  • Ready.gov provides free planning materials and other information for the general public
  • Click here to start making your plan for your family through Ready.gov 

Getting Informed - Sources of Information during Emergencies

  • News Channels (Television, websites, apps, radio)
  • Weather Services (such as the National Weather Service)
  • NOAA Weather Radio - See NOAA Weather Radio Page
  • Tornado Sirens - Serve as emergency notification to those who are outdoors. Sirens are not meant to be heard indoors. 
  • Hyper Reach - See GCEMA front page to sign up

Emergency Situation Documents