United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is giving away free Disaster Resiliency Kits and hosting Preparedness Workshops across Erie County.
Our goal is to distribute 3,800 Disaster Resilience Kits and provide hands-on workshops that help participants create an emergency plan, learn how to use the kit, and prepare for future emergencies.
Events
Attend an upcoming workshop to prepare for future emergencies.
Create an emergency plan, learn how to use an emergency kit, and prepare for future emergencies
Presentation and emergency preparedness kit distribution from Red Cross and United Way. Registration is required to receive a kit during the program.
Five Steps You Can Take Now
Take these free or low-cost steps to prepare yourself, your family, your business, and your community for disaster.
Additional Resources
Federal Emergency Management Office (FEMA)
1-800-621-3362 | 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. ET, 7 days a week
For Individual Assistance benefits, email AskIA@fema.dhs.gov
Download the FEMA app from FEMA.gov
211 WNY
Get connected and get answers 24 hours a day, every day of the year through 211 Western New York.
Volunteer
Roll up your sleeves and pitch in where needed.
Past Events
These events have concluded, but their impact continues.
Our Community Partners
In addition to Verizon, United Way of Buffalo & Erie County works with companies, governments, nonprofits, and other organization to address complex challenges.
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