Emergency Preparedness

Class Schedules & Contact Info 

Disasters can affect anyone, at any time. ARE YOU READY?

Ready Navy

Ready Navy is the Navy’s emergency preparedness program to ensure commands, Sailors, retirees, reservists, Department of Defense (DoD) employees, and their loved ones can be ready to meet crisis-related challenges. By exploring the links on the Ready Navy site, you will:

  • Be informed of potential hazards
  • Understand making an emergency plan
  • Learn to build a kit to support basic needs
  • Access tools and resources to help you

https://www.ready.navy.mil


What does the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) provide during a crisis?

  • Family Information Call Center (FICC): A 24/7 information and referral telephone line will be established for military family members during a crisis.
  • Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC): A one-stop-shop for legal services, resources, and information.
  • Mobile Outreach Teams (MOTs): FFSC deploys staff to all areas where needed.
  • Navy Family Accountability & Assessment System (NFAAS): FFSC Case Managers respond to NFAAS assessments completed by Sailors, DoD civilians, and their families. Case management is provided until all crisis-related resources are resolved.


What can I do?

  • Annually Update:
    • All Important Paperwork
    • Personnel Records
    • Defense Eligibility and Enrollment Reporting System (DEERS) database records
    • NFAAS database records and all other military and civilian databases
  • Stay informed about the community. A small fire in the corner of the county can be a major problem in a matter of hours.
  • Build a kit! Check out www.ready.navy.mil for tips on how to make your kit.
  • Make a plan! Check out www.ready.navy.mil for tips on how to make a plan.
  • Practice drills with your loved ones several times each year, to make sure your skills are sharp.
  • Keep your skills sharp. Contact FFSC for one-on-one or group disaster preparedness training.