Household preparedness
Water, food, meds, important documents, and a family communication plan.
PDF guide (coming soon)
Resources
Help before, during, and after.
The most useful thing we can do in Blue Skies is help families get ready. Start small — a plan, a kit, and a phone tree go a long way.
Preparedness starting points
Access & functional needs
Mobility, medical equipment, power-dependent devices, and caregiver coordination.
PDF guide (coming soon)
Pets & service animals
Carriers, food and water, vaccination records, and pet-friendly shelter info.
PDF guide (coming soon)
Give & volunteer wisely
Cash gifts to vetted local groups go furthest. Coordinate before bringing supplies.
PDF guide (coming soon)
Partners & trusted links
When in doubt, start at these official sources.
- FEMA — Disaster Assistance
- Ready.gov — Make a Plan
- Alachua County Emergency Management
- Florida VOAD
- National VOAD
- FEMA — ESF-15 External Affairs
In an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency disaster information in Alachua County, contact the Emergency Operations Center.