Disaster Preparedness

Disasters can affect anyone, at any time. Being prepared protects your family, your property, and your readiness. Preparedness empowers you to act quickly and confidently when it matters most.

What Is Ready Navy?

Ready Navy is the Navy’s emergency preparedness program designed to help Sailors, families, retirees, reservists, and civilian employees stay ready for crisis-related challenges. The Ready Navy website provides tools to help you:

• Understand potential hazards and how to respond before, during, and after an emergency
• Create an emergency plan for where to go, what to do, and what to take
• Build a three-day emergency kit for basic needs
• Access checklists, guides, and resources for unexpected events

Learn More & Get Training

The Fleet & Family Support Center offers free crisis preparedness training for individuals, commands, and groups of any size. Training is portable, customizable, and ensures you have the latest tools to stay READY NAVY.

How FFSC Responds During a Crisis

During emergencies, FFSC provides coordinated support to Sailors and families through several key response services:

• Family Information Call Center (FICC): 24/7 information and referral line — 1-844-523-2025
• Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC): A centralized hub for information, legal support, counseling, financial resources, and more
• Mobile Outreach Teams (MOTs): On-site support at shelters, safe havens, and community assistance centers
• Navy Family Accountability & Assessment System (NFAAS): Case managers assist families until all crisis-related needs are resolved

What You Can Do

Staying prepared is simple when you build it into your routine. A few key steps make a big difference:

• Update important paperwork and records (DEERS, NFAAS, personnel files) at least once a year
• Stay aware of local conditions — small incidents can escalate quickly
• Print and complete your family disaster plan
• Build an emergency kit using guidance from Ready Navy
• Practice family drills several times a year
• Share preparedness information with friends, coworkers, and your command community
• Request FFSC disaster preparedness training to keep your skills sharp