RESOURCES

Through ReadyDC, HSEMA offers a number of brochures and one-page flyers to help District residents, businesses, and visitors prepare for emergencies. Can't find what you're looking for or have a recommendation for a new product? We welcome your feedback! Click here to email us your ideas, questions, or concerns. 

ReadyDC Resources

General Emergency Preparedness Guide

• Amharic 
• English
• French 
• Korean
• Mandarin 
• Spanish 
• Vietnamese

Kids Emergency Preparedness Guide

• Amharic 
• English
• French 
• Korean 
• Mandarin
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Seniors Emergency Preparedness Guide

• Amharic
• French
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Kids Emergency Preparedness Activity Page 

• Kids Activity Page - English
• Kids Activity Page - Spanish

Pet Preparedness Guide 

• Pet Preparedness Flyer

 

Community and Business Resources

AlertDC Information Flyer

• AlertDC Flyer - English
• AlertDC Flyer - Spanish

First Amendment Demonstration Resource Guide for Businesses

• Resource Guide for Businesses

Security Guidance for Businesses and Commercial Facilities

• Security Guidance Flyer

Houses of Worship Emergency Operations Pre-Planning Worksheet

• Houses of Worship Worksheet

Residents with Access and/or Functional Needs

• A Guide for District Residents to Plan for Emergencies

 

Resources for Natural and Manmade Disasters

Build a Kit

• Adults
• Seniors
• Teenagers

Hurricane Preparedness

• English
• Amharic
• Chinese
• French
• Korean
• Spanish
• Vietnamese

Shelter in Place

• Shelter in Place Flyer

​Winter Preparedness

• Winter Preparedness Flyer- English
• Winter Preparedness Flyer - Spanish

Active Threat Preparedness

• Active Threat Flyer

Additional Resources and Information

Members of HSEMA staff are available to present about ReadyDC to your workplace, school, community center, or house of worship. Please complete the Community Outreach Event Request Form. 

Braille and audio versions of the guides are also available; please contact HSEMA at [email protected].