Natural Disaster Preparedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This natural disaster season is unlike any we have faced before. See how you can prepare while still protecting yourself from COVID-19.
Your Disaster Kit Check List
The first step to help ensure you are prepared is to assemble two kits of emergency supplies and a one-month supply of prescription medication. Visit RedCross.org for a complete list of essentials, including:
- Food
- Water
- Flashlight
- Mobile Radio
- Extra Batteries
- First Aid Kit
- 7-day Supply of Medication and Medical Items
- Multi-Purpose Tool
- Personal Hygiene Items
- On-the-go Cleaning and Disinfection Supplies
- Cloth Face Covering*
- Hand Sanitizer
- Copies of Personal Documents
- Family and Emergency Contact Information
- Cell Phone with Chargers
- Disinfecting Bleach
- Extra Cash
- Emergency Blanket
- Map(s) of the Area
*Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under the age of 2, anyone who has trouble breathing or is unable to remove it without help.
Tips for Evacuation and Returning Home
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Make a Plan
Due to COVID-19, stay current on state & local health regulations as it may affect your actions.
Create Your Disaster Plan > -
Be Informed
Get the information you need to stay safe in an emergency.
Download Red Cross Apps > -
How to Shelter
If you need to go to a disaster shelter, follow best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Learn How to Shelter Safely > -
Post-Storm Cleanup
Find more information on how to stay safe when returning home.
Bleach's Role in Cleanup >
How Clorox is Helping
For more than 40 years, The Clorox Company has been a trusted corporate partner of the American Red Cross, strengthening its reach within communities both across the U.S. and around the world. The Clorox Company Foundation donated $1 million this year in coronavirus support to help American Red Cross provide for the safety and well-being of Red Cross frontline caregivers and donors.
