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Sign up for one of two free Emergency Preparedness classes.
Be ready when it matters most
Emergencies can happen without warning such as monsoon storms, power outages, wildfires or public health threats. This August, during Emergency Management Awareness Month, Tempe is offering two free class to help you prepare your household and protect the people you care about.
Join Tempe Emergency Manager Monique Rodriguez and Carissa Fowler from the Sustainability and Resilience Division for a hands-on session that will help you:
- Build a personalized go bag for quick evacuations
- Create a family emergency plan that actually works
- Prepare for extreme weather and unexpected disruptions
- Think through real-life scenarios with an interactive, neighborhood-focused game
These practical workshops will give you peace of mind and a plan for the unexpected.
Class Dates and Locations
Tempe Fire Training Center – 1340 E University Drive
Saturday, August 9 | 9 – 11 a.m.
Wednesday, August 20 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Be Prepared
The City has a number of resources to help you to help you during an emergency. Learn about receiving alerts and reporting emergency on our Reporting an Emergency page which includes sign up information about Reverse 9-1-1 and Smart911.
Become emergency prepared
- Have an Emergency Plan
- Create Emergency Plans for a variety of situations from Ready.gov
- Create a Fire Escape Plan to use in case of fire and other emergencies.
- Have an Emergency Communications Plan
- Stay in touch if you get separated from family, friends and household members. Create an Emergency Communications Plan from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to guide you.
- Have a Disaster Supply Kit
- Your supply kit should be ready to go in your home, office and car.
- These are sites with tips on how to create one that fits your needs.
- Take an emergency preparedness class
Periodically, the City of Tempe and neighboring cities offer a hands-on course for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This course can show you how to work with neighbors and others before first responders arrive.
More information about emergency preparedness
Ready.gov is a campaign from Homeland Security. It can help you prepare for all types of emergencies and disasters.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Security Emergencies For Kids Website
Downloadable Generator Maintenance Checklist
Printable Car Emergency Kit List
Printable Emergency Preparedness List
En español
Listo.gov en español. Planee anticipadamente para los desastres.
FEMA.gov en español. Agencia federal de gestión de emergencias
Other languages
Check the Federal Emergency Management Agency's site for a list of languages they offer including 简体中文, Français, Ελληνικά and more.
Keep up with information from the City of Tempe
The City of Tempe has a variety of communication channels to keep its residents and visitors informed. You can sign up for a variety of social media platforms and email notification lists used by the city.
Consider a social media platform such as Nextdoor.com to connect with your neighbors.