05/18/2026
Would your home be ready if disaster hit today? 🏠
Week 3: Prepared to Protect (May 18–24) is about taking simple steps now to protect your home and family later.
✔️ Clear brush, leaves, and firewood at least 5 feet from your home to help reduce wildfire risk
✔️ Trim branches away from roofs and clean gutters
✔️ Insulate exposed pipes and seal drafts before winter
✔️ Anchor heavy furniture, TVs, and water heaters to walls for earthquake safety
✔️ Test smoke and CO alarms monthly
✔️ Repair damaged stairs, railings, and exits
✔️ Sign up for emergency weather and evacuation alerts
✔️ Create a family emergency meeting and evacuation plan
✔️ Keep a 72-hour emergency kit ready with food, water, medications, and flashlights
A few small steps now can make all the difference later.
Learn more:
Make A Plan | Ready.gov