I moved from earthquake country in San Diego into tornado territory in Tennessee. We keep flashlights, emergency supplies, shelf-stable foods and other emergency essentials at hand. These are some of the steps that the U.S. government’s site Ready recommends. Every September the campaign urges people to prep during National Preparedness Month.

Check out the site for resources to make your plan for everything from helping people with disabilities to mapping evacuation routes. They recommend the FEMA App for emergency alerts, safety tips, shelter resources and planning.