UNITED WE PREPARE

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 Workshops 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
• Preparedness kit checklist
• Special considerations for kids, pets, and seniors

Download the Preparedness Plan

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

Impact in 2025

19

Free Clinics & Workshops Across 4 Counties

11

Community Partners

6000

Individuals in Over 2,100 Households

14

FEMA Community Disaster Reliance Zones

2025 Community Partners

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• City of Houston
• Harris County
• Fort Bend County
• Montgomery County
• Waller County
• Other cities within these four counties

Our 2026 Community Partners

Workshop Dates Coming Soon!

What to Expect at a Workshop

At each workshop, participants can:
• Build a personal or household disaster plan
• Learn what to pack in your preparedness kit
• Speak one-on-one with disaster experts
• Receive preparedness materials and support tailored to your family’s needs
• Connect with local emergency management officials and nonprofit service providers
• Collect your personal preparedness kits and HEB gift card