Prepare
Get Ready Before the Next Storm
These guides cover what to pack, how to plan for everyone in your home, and how to protect your home and car. A few minutes of planning now makes a big difference when a warning goes out.
Stay informed
- Limestone AlertFree emergency alerts by text, call, or email.
- NOAA Weather RadioWeather warnings that work even when the power and cell service are out.
- Warning sirensWhat the outdoor sirens mean and who they're for.
- IPAWSHow emergency alerts reach your phone, TV, and radio.
- Know your hazardsWhat to do before, during, and after tornadoes, floods, and other emergencies.
Make your plan and kit
- Family emergency planHow you'll reach each other and where you'll meet. Fillable form from Ready.gov.
- Disaster supply kitWhat to pack so your household can get by for at least three days.
- Vehicle emergency kitSupplies to keep in your car in case you're stranded.
- EvacuationHow to get ready to leave home quickly.
- Shelter in placeWhat to do when you're told to stay inside.
Plan for everyone in your home
- Medical needs in a disasterKeeping medications, equipment, and care going when the power is out.
- People with disabilitiesPlanning ahead for access and functional needs.
- Pets and animalsIncluding your pets in your emergency plan.
Protect your home and car
- Utility shutoff and safetyWhen and how to shut off gas, water, and electricity.
- Food and water safetyKeeping food and drinking water safe during and after an outage.
- Winterize your homeGetting your home ready for ice, snow, and freezing temperatures.
- Winterize your vehiclePreparing your car for winter driving.