Emergency Meal Planning for Your Family
Discover how to plan and prepare 7 days' worth of meals and snacks for your family during emergencies, inclement weather, and natural disasters with our Resiliency Cookbook.
Life Skills and Wellness
Arkansas Emergency Preparedness Resources
Emergencies are unpredictable, but being prepared can make all the difference. In Arkansas, severe weather and power outages are common, and our free resources can help you take steps to protect your family and property.
Flood Preparation & Recovery
- Flood Preparation
- Red Cross Tip Sheet on Returning Home after a flood
- How to Save Pictures/Records that are wet (US National Archives)
Financial Recovery
If you are experiencing a power outage, use these food safety tips:
- Keep an appliance thermometer to monitor temperature.
- Use coolers and group food together in the freezer.
- NEVER taste food to check its safety—when in doubt, throw it out!
Additional Emergency Resources
| Source | Title |
|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service | Biosecurity Farm & Ranch |
| University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service | Disaster Recovery Environment & Nature |
| Federal Emergency Management Agency | Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | Emergency Preparedness & Response for all Disasters |
| American Red Cross | |
| National Biosecurity Resource Center | Biosecurity Info for Animal Health Emergencies |