Disaster Education

60% of Americans don’t have an emergency plan or disaster kit at home (FEMA).
Every state in the U.S. has experienced a federally declared disaster in the past 10 years.
48% of households don’t have enough supplies to last 3 days without outside help.
In 2023 alone, 28 separate billion-dollar disasters occurred in the U.S., the highest on record (NOAA).
The average U.S. power outage lasts 7+ hours — but major storms can leave communities without power for days or weeks.
After major disasters, grocery store shelves can empty in under 24 hours.
Hypothermia kills over 1500 Americans every year
Food and water run out fast: Almost half of families couldn’t feed their kids for 3 days if cut off from stores or aid.
No one is immune: Every community has faced a major disaster in the past decade — it’s not just “somewhere else.”
Disasters are rising: Record-breaking storms, fires, and floods are now happening every year.
Power is fragile: A single storm can leave your family in the dark for days.
Help doesn’t arrive instantly: In many emergencies, relief aid can take 72 hours or longer to reach families.

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