Sponsored by Verizon

United Way of Greater Houston, in partnership with United Way Worldwide and with generous support from Verizon, is proud to offer a series of Disaster Preparedness & Resilience Clinics across the region.

These free events are designed to equip residents across the region with the knowledge, resources, and tools they need to prepare for the unexpected — with additional emphasis on communities facing the highest disaster risk, including those located in designated Community Disaster Resilience Zones in Harris County.

Download: Household Disaster Preparedness Plan

Start preparing today with our free, printable and fillable preparedness plan.

Includes:
• Fill-in-the-blank emergency contact list
• First steps to take after a disaster
• Go Bag checklist
• Special considerations for kids, pets, and seniors
 

Download the Preparedness Plan (English)

Descargar: Plan de Preparación para Desastres en el Hogar

Comienza a prepararte hoy con nuestro plan de preparación gratuito, imprimible y rellenable.

Incluye:
• Lista de contactos de emergencia para completar
• Primeros pasos a seguir después de un desastre
• Lista de artículos esenciales del kit de emergencia
• Consideraciones especiales para niños, mascotas y personas mayores
 

Descargar el Plan de Preparación (Spanish)

What to Expect at a Clinic

At each clinic, participants can:
• Build a personal or household disaster plan
• Learn what to pack in an emergency “Go Bag”
• Speak one-on-one with disaster experts and community resource navigators
• Receive preparedness materials and support tailored to their family’s needs
• Connect with local emergency management officials and nonprofit service providers

Our Community Partners

These clinics wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration of our incredible partners. We thank each agency for co-hosting and providing on-the-ground support.

AccessHealth
 
AccessHealth

Community Family Centers/Centros Familiares de la Comunidad
Community Family Centers

Houston Habitat for Humanity
 
Houston Habitat for Humanity

Katy Responds
 

Montgomery County Food Bank
 
Montgomery County Foodbank logo

Northwest Assistance Ministries
 
Northwest Assistance Ministries

Target Hunger
 
Target Hunger

United Way of Greater Houston: Bay Area Center
 
United Way of Greater Houston - Bay Area Center

Wesley Community Center
 
Wesley Community Center

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Clinic Highlights

“This was the first time I ever made a plan for my family. Now I know what to do.” – Clinic Participant 

“This was the first time I ever made a plan for my family. Now I know what to do.” – Clinic Participant 

Katy Responds Disaster Preparedness Clinic with Waller County OEM

Katy Responds Disaster Preparedness Clinic with Waller County OEM

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Verizon’s generous sponsorship enables us to bring disaster preparedness resources directly to communities that need them most.