Prevent. Prepare. Recover.
At Building Resilient Communities, we believe preparedness starts at home. Use the sections below to explore simple, trusted resources that can help you prevent risk, prepare for emergencies, and recover more safely, so you and your loved ones can stay safe and resilient at home.
Spectrum News Disaster Preparedness Interview – Jacqueline Marie Banks shares how she is fully prepared for a disaster based on attending training at Building Resilient Communities.
Step 2: Build a Go Bag
Don’t know where to begin? Start with the most important preparedness actions every person or family should take. Pack important documents now. Be ready to grab keys, wallet, phone, medication, and personal items.
Click here for Riverside County addtional recommendations to add to your emergency kit
Step 3: Make a Plan
Create a plan to help you and your family stay safe in an emergency. Discuss how loved ones will get to safety and find each other. Need help making an emergency plan?
Step 4: Make a Stay Box
Pack supplies for at least 3 days at home with no water or power: food, water, flashlight, and radio.
Click here to learn how to build a stay box for home emergencies, and more!
Step 5: Help Others
Be ready to help those in need.
Explore BRC Resources
Explore additional preparedness tools, guides, and trusted resources developed by Building Resilient Communities to help you stay informed, prepared, and resilient.
Preparing for Disaster EBook
Disaster Supplies
Linktree
Disaster Preparedness Bible Study
Are You Ready for Disaster?
There is no better time to get prepared. We invite you to study God’s Word on preparedness while creating practical plans for emergencies.
Enjoy our free Bible study guide designed to help church families respond to and recover from major emergencies and disasters.
What the Bible Study Includes
- A 4-week scripture-based preparedness curriculum
- Reflection questions and discussion prompts
- Practical planning guidance
- Faith-centered encouragement and resilience principles
Youth Bible Study
When disaster strikes, young people are among the most vulnerable, but they don’t have to be the least prepared. Are You Ready for Disaster? is a four-week Bible study from BRC’s Ark of Safety Youth program that pairs Scripture with real, life-saving skills. Through the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, the Good Samaritan, David and Goliath, and the fiery furnace, youth learn to build a family communication plan, pack a go-bag, Drop, Cover and Hold On during an earthquake, escape a house fire, and make a calm, clear 911 call.
Every one-hour lesson is ready to lead, with a step-by-step facilitator guide, prayers, videos, hands-on drills, role-play skits, take-home assignments, and a pre- and post-test so you can see how much your group has grown. It’s one more way we’re removing barriers to resilience.