United We Prepare
We can’t predict the future, but we can be ready for it. United Way works in communities around the world to learn from the lessons of the past and strengthen our capacity to respond. We live where we serve, so we know the resources people count on and the gaps that can leave them vulnerable.
In partnership with Verizon, we have expanded this work by developing disaster preparedness workshops for community residents and non-profits, optimizing resource allocation and in-kind donations, and launching educational campaigns that boost awareness of preparedness best practices. We design our work to target specific local needs and vulnerabilities, helping our neighbors plan ahead with confidence.
Preparing Communities for Disaster
We are building a network of communities focused on resilience ahead of disasters. Find a preparedness program near you.
Steps to take now, before disaster strikes
Take these 5 low- or no-cost steps to prepare yourself, your family, your business, and your community for disaster.
Local Focus. Real Impact
United We Prepare is empowering communities to proactively prepare for disasters to save lives and speed recovery.
Our Impact
Through the United We Prepare partnership, United Way and Verizon are helping at-risk communities prepare for disasters. In 2025, we worked together in 14 markets across the country. Of those individuals we supported, 80% reported greater confidence in being prepared for a disaster.
170
disaster preparedness events held
14K+
disaster preparedness kits distributed
40K+
individuals served across the U.S.