Household preparedness
Water, food, meds, important documents, and a family communication plan.
Ready.gov guide
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.
Ready.gov guidePets & service animals
Carriers, food and water, vaccination records, and pet-friendly shelter info.
Ready.gov guideGive & volunteer wisely
Cash gifts to vetted local groups go furthest. Coordinate before bringing supplies.
Ready.gov guidePartners & trusted links
When in doubt, start at these official sources.
- United Way 211
- FEMA — Disaster Assistance
- Ready.gov — Make a Plan
- Alachua County Emergency Management
- Florida VOAD
- National VOAD
In an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency disaster information in Alachua County, contact the Emergency Operations Center.