If you are stranded in your car or have to be self-sufficient at home until help arrives, you need to have a disaster kit with you.
There are plenty of ways to volunteer and donate during an emergency. Whether you donate blood, join a local Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), educate your neighbor, or volunteer with you local American Red Cross, the hard work of volunteers is a critical component of a successful emergency management program.
Some of the more predominant volunteer organizations are provided below: