Make a plan
- Identify safe places in your home
- Practice an evacuation route
- Share contact info with family
Ready Alabama
Get your household ready, calmly, one step at a time.
Preparedness isn't about fear. It's about confidence. Learn how to make a plan, build a kit, and help every member of your household stay safe.
Build a kit
- Water, food, and first aid
- Flashlight and batteries
- Important documents
Be informed
- Know local emergency alerts
- Stay current on weather
- Know your community's shelters
Build a kit
Check off what you have. Track your progress.
Emergency kit checklist
These eight items are the foundation of household readiness. Start anywhere, and build at your own pace.
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Ready for everyone
Every household is different. Find guidance for yours.
Ready Seniors
Medication management, mobility planning, and staying connected with support networks.
Ready Kids
Age-appropriate activities, school safety plans, and helping children feel prepared.
Ready Pets
Evacuation carriers, medical records, and keeping your animals safe and calm.
Recursos en español
Guías de preparación, planes de emergencia, y apoyo en tu idioma.
Ready with disabilities
Accessibility considerations, assistive equipment, and personalized planning.
Ready on a budget
Affordable kit basics, free resources, and community support programs.
Backed by real coordination
Ready Alabama connects you with official resources and trained responders.
When Alabama's emergency management and volunteer services teams coordinate, families get faster information, better resources, and stronger community support. This redesign brings both missions to one searchable place so no household gets lost between systems.
Whether you're preparing ahead of time or coordinating the response, you'll find real guidance from official sources, not guesses.
More to explore
The full resource library.
Ready Alabama is part of a shared library with Serve Alabama. Search by topic, audience, or type to find exactly what you need.