Preparing the Northwest

Disaster Preparedness Resources

Developing a preparedness plan is the first step to surviving a disaster.  Knowing where to turn for answers will help you and your family better recover from the devastation.  NW Insurance Council and its member companies are dedicated to providing you with essential information, tools and resources to help you prepare for and survive Northwest disasters.

Tools & Information

• Free Home Inventory Software – Insurance Information Institute
• A Homeowners Guide to Earthquake Retrofit – Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
• Are You Ready? – NW Insurance Council
• Open For Business (Small Business Disaster Planning) – IBHS
• Disaster Proof Your Business – Insurance Information Institute

National Resources

• American Red Cross
• FEMA Disaster Response & Recovery
• Firewise Communities 
• National Interagency Fire Center (Wildfire updates)
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Local Resources

Idaho

• Idaho Earthquake Facts & Data (USGS)
• Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security
• Idaho Department of Lands (Fire Management Bureau)
• Idaho Red Cross

Oregon

• Oregon Earthquake Facts & Data (USGS)
• Oregon Department of Forestry (wildfire)
• Oregon Emergency Management
• Oregon Red Cross

Washington

• Washington Earthquake Facts & Data (USGS)
• Washington Emergency Management Division
• Washington Department of Natural Resources
• Washington Red Cross