Be UMD Ready

An emergency can occur at any moment with or without warning.

Follow these steps to be UMD ready:

Keep your emergency kit handy

Home

Keep this kit in a designated, easily accessible place. Make sure everyone in your home knows this location!

Car

Keep emergency supplies in the car in case you become stranded or need to evacuate the area.

Remember to maintain your kit to ensure it is ready at all times by replacing expired items and updating items as your needs change.

Make a plan

Build an individual or family-sized emergency kit.
Create an emergency plan. Be sure to ask yourself:
- How will I receive emergency alerts?
- What is my shelter plan?
- What are my evacuation routes?
- What is my household communication plan?
- Do I need to refresh my emergency kit?
Communicate and share this plan with your household.

Stay informed

Learn about local hazards and the best course of action to protect yourself at prepare.umd.edu or your community Emergency Management website.
Know how and where to get up-to-date information before and during an emergency.
Consider taking a CPR or First Aid class.