Facing potential severe weather and feeling anxious or overwhelmed? You're not alone. The national Disaster @Distressline (1-800-985-5990) offers 24/7, multilingual crisis and emotional support. Reach out for help: bit.ly/3Nfm6fF

From red carpet glam to emergency plans! ✨💫

While everyone's buzzing about the #MetGala , we couldn't forget the importance of being prepared.

Crack the code this hurricane season. Watch for these important words in a National Weather Service or NOAA forecast:

🟡 Advisory = Hazardous weather conditions possible
👀 Watch = Hurricane possible within 48 hrs
🚨 Warning = Hurricane expected within 36 hrs; #HurricanePrep & evacuate if directed

Understanding forecasts will help you and your loved ones this hurricane season.

Forecasts tell you what is expected, including the storm’s path, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and more.

Find more info from NOAA: noaa.gov/understand-for…

#HurricanePrep

Know your safe place in case a tornado threatens your area.

✅ Get to a safe room, basement, storm cellar, or small interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
❌ Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls. Do not go under an overpass or bridge.

Is your area being affected by severe weather? Learn the difference between a tornado watch and warning to stay safe:

⚠️WATCH = stay alert & be ready to shelter
⚠️WARNING = take shelter immediately in a safe place

More safety tips: ready.gov/tornadoes

The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins.

Set some time aside this week to practice your plan, gather emergency supplies, and make sure your insurance policy is up to date.

#HurricanePrep

May the 4th be with you!

Remember, emergency preparedness is the force that keeps us safe.

Find preparedness tips for any hazard your area (or galaxy) might face: ready.gov

As temperatures heat up this summer, check out our #SummerReady resources to stay cool. 😎

We have low-cost tips for you whether you work outside, live with a health condition, or live in an urban environment!

#HeatSafety | ready.gov/summer-ready

This Sunday, May 5th, is the star of #HurricanePreparednessWeek !

Stay tuned for helpful tips all week long that will help you make sure you are prepared for the upcoming hurricane season.

➡️ ready.gov/hurricanes

Severe weather can escalate quickly, turning blue skies into grey — threatening hail, lightning, or damaging winds.

Know what actions to take if severe weather affects your area this weekend. ⤵️

Kids need to be prepared for disasters, too!

We've developed games so you can sit down with your kids and learn about what to do in a wide range of emergencies.

🔗 ready.gov/kids/games

Extreme heat can be hazardous for everyone, especially for older adults, children, and people with access and functional needs.

Act fast if you notice someone with symptoms of heat illness.

#HeatSafety | ready.gov/heat

Don't take risks in severe weather! Avoid dangerous conditions—know your safe place so you can stay protected when it matters.

More tips: ready.gov/severe-weather

It’s National Heatstroke Prevention Day! It only takes minutes for the temperature inside a vehicle to reach deadly levels. 🥵🌡️

Learn more here: NHTSA.gov/heatstroke

❗ NEVER leave a child alone in a vehicle – not even for a minute. ❗

#HeatstrokePreventionDay

It's National Heatstroke Prevention Day!

Tips from CDC:
1️⃣ Stay cool. Wear appropriate clothing & pace yourself.
2️⃣ Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids & replace electrolytes.
3️⃣ Stay informed. Know the signs & monitor loved ones.

#HeatSafety | ready.gov/heat#illness