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.
Is your business prepared to stay open when disaster strikes? Nearly 25% of businesses never reopen after a disaster.
This 1-hour workshop will help local businesses and nonprofits build the knowledge and tools they need to prepare for emergencies and become more resilient. Participants will learn how to:
- Create an easy-to-follow Business Continuity Plan
- Identify local hazards and protect your business
- Know what to do during an emergency
- Protect important records and information
- Put your continuity plan into action
Five Steps You Can Take Now
Take these 5 low- or no-cost steps to prepare for future disasters.
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.
Contact Us
1800 JFK Blvd, Suite 1200
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Email: prepare@unitedforimpact.org
Phone: 215-665-2500
