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Resilience Building for All, Without Exceptions.
 

LISTEN TO THE DEEP DIVE: HOW THIS TOOLKIT HELPS EVERY COMMUNITY PREPARE—NO EXCEPTIONS
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BRIDGING THE RESOURCE GAP FOR EVERY COMMUNITY. At EM Disaster Solutions, we recognize that not every community is equipped or connected to disaster planning efforts locally. The Disaster Readiness Toolkit is designed specifically to close this gap, offering accessible, easy-to-use resources that empower communities to identify risks, safeguard homes and property, and develop or update plans to improve readiness in the community. After all, resilience is a team sport—when the whole community participates, lives are saved, property is protected, and no one is left behind.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

COMMUNITY READINESS ASSESSMENT

FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS & PARTNERS

How ready is your community for the next disaster? This quick, five-question survey gives you a snapshot of your current preparedness. After you submit your responses, EM Disaster Solutions will provide a free findings report with your readiness score and tailored next steps to strengthen your community’s resilience.​

DISASTER MANAGEMENT NETWORK PLANNER

FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS & PARTNERS

Identify who’s responsible for what—before, during, and after a disaster. This tool helps community leaders map out key partners and government roles across all four phases of disaster management, making it easier to spot gaps, strengthen coordination, and build a complete local response network.

EMERGENCY PLANNING CHECKLIST

FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

This easy-to-use checklist helps individuals, families, and communities prepare personalized emergency plans tailored to their unique needs. It walks you through clear action steps to get organized, stay informed and be ready to act confidently before dissater strikes.

PREPAREDNESS

RESPONSE

DISASTER READINESS TIMELINE

FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS

I​f a disaster struck your community today, would you know what to do first? Use this timeline to understand what actions to take—before, during, and after an emergency.

RECOVERY

AFTER THE DARKEST NIGHT

A MEDITATION FOR DISASTER SURVIVORS

A guided meditation to inspire hope and renewal as you begin the process of rebuilding your life after a disaster. Take a minute to pause, breathe, release—and know you're not alone.​​​​​

EVERY EMOTION IS VALID

A MEDITATION FOR DISASTER SURVIVORS

A meditation to guide you in responding to your emotions with understanding, patience, and kindness as you navigate the complexities of disaster survival. Take a minute to pause, breathe, release—and give yourself the care you deserve.​​​​

WHEN EVERYTHING IS GONE

A MEDITATION FOR DISASTER SURVIVORS

A meditation to help you process the pain of loss, honor what was, and gently move toward healing after disaster strikes. Take a minute to pause, breathe, release—and rest where you are.​​

SHELTER AFTER THE STORM

A MEDITATION FOR DISASTER SURVIVORS

A meditation to help you find courage and stability in the face of the unknown as you rebuild your life after a disaster. Take a minute to pause, breathe, release—and let this moment be enough.​ â€‹â€‹â€‹

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MITIGATION

ACTIVITY: COMMUNITY RISK SCAN

FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

In 3-easy steps, this download walks you through how to use FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) to identify the natural hazards most likely to impact your specific neighborhood or community. Find out what threatens your neighborhood with enough time to mitigate and protect what matters most.

PLANNING TEMPLATE: MITIGATING FUNDING RISKS

FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS & PARTNERS

When critical funding is reduced, canceled, or unexpectedly ends, communities need a plan to keep essential projects moving forward. This step-by-step template guides you in assessing the impact of lost funds, identifying alternative resources, and building a sustainable strategy to protect your priorities. 

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