Philly Prepares
Serving Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania. Serving Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, and Cumberland counties in New Jersey.
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPNSJ) is strengthening fire safety and preparedness in local communities through workshops, outreach, and resource distribution. Our program educates residents on fire prevention, emergency planning, and the benefits of renters’ insurance to help reduce the impact of residential fires. Through partnerships and community engagement, UWGPNSJ also expands access to preparedness resources and distributes emergency kits to vulnerable households across the region.
Events
Check out free events to improve your disaster resiliency.
Join us for a practical emergency preparedness and fire safety workshop designed with seniors in mind. Learn simple tips to help keep yourself, your home, and your loved ones safe.
Join the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and Philadelphia’s Neighborhood Community Action Centers for a virtual ReadyHome presentation focused on helping individuals and families prepare for emergencies and extreme weather.
During this session, OEM will share practical guidance on how to create an emergency plan, build a household preparedness kit, stay informed during emergencies, and take steps to protect yourself and your family before severe weather or other disruptions occur.
This free webinar is open to community members across Philadelphia who want to feel more prepared and confident in the event of an emergency.
Register to join the conversation and learn simple steps you can take now to help keep your household safe and prepared.
Join us for a practical emergency preparedness and fire safety workshop designed with seniors in mind. Learn simple tips to help keep yourself, your home, and your loved ones safe.
Five Steps You Can Take Now
Take these free or low-cost steps to prepare before disaster strikes.
Additional Resources
Helpful links to get better prepared for future disasters.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE (FEMA)
FEMA Helpline
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
Find Shelter
Locate shelters, food pantries, clothing, or health clinics with this tool from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
211
Visit 211.org 24/7 for accurate, up-to-date information about evacuation routes, water, food shelter or other locally available resources.
Free Steps to Prepare Your Business for Disasters
Philadelphia-area businesses learned no-cost ways to be more resilient at a United We Prepare workshop.
Past Events
These events have concluded, but their impact continues.
Contact Us
1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Email: prepare@unitedforimpact.org
Phone: 215-665-2500
