Each and every day the community depends on United Way to coordinate, network and marshal resources to improve lives. In times of disaster, these United Way skills become even more critical.

Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere, so it is important to be prepared before disaster strikes.  Natural disasters may come in the form of hurricanes, windstorms, snowstorms, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods or pandemic. Some of these occur at specific times of year, while others can strike at any time. Crises may result from unfortunate incidents including tragic accidents, workplace violence, or terrorism. During times of crisis, United Way provides experience, expertise, and resources to our community.

Preparedness

United Way helps communities become better prepared to face crises that may come their way. United Way provides preparedness tools and resources such these:

• Cold Weather Preparation - During winter there are simple precautions you can take for your family to be better prepared for the cold weather months.
  

• Business Continuity Plan - This United Way check list of recommended steps can easily be adapted to your business or organization and help you prepare for any event that could temporarily affect the ability to operate as usual.
  

• Print this page to record your family's emergency contacts.
  

• Take this quiz to test your family's preparedness.

Response and Recovery

• Operation Flood Recovery