Be prepared! Being prepared has been the keystone slogan for generations of boy scouts in every community. Also, it’s sound advice for everyone when it comes to severe weather and natural disasters. Here’s how you can be prepared.

Disasters

1. Disaster Preparedness by the American Red Cross.
2. Disaster Preparedness for Illinois.
3. Evacuating Older People during disasters.
4. Pets and Disasters - protect your pets.
5. Severe Weather Preparedness by and for seniors.
6. Thunderstorms - the latest information.
7. Tornado - information on preparedness.
8. Tornadoes - Facts & Myths

Fire & Floods

1. Home Fire Safety
2. Floods & Water Damage - preparations you can take to prevent flood & water damage.
3. Free Smoke Detectors for older adults in Illinois.

General

1. Scams, Fraud, & Personal Safety

Summer

1. Heat Exhaustion can be avoided.
2. Heat Wave - stay cool and seek treatment.
3. Staying Cool during hot weather.

Winter

1. Hypothermia - causes and preparing against it.
2. Staying warm
3. Winter Driving Tips
4. Winter Storms - information on preparedness.
5. Winter Weather Tips