The Get Ready has released seven new fact sheets — also in Spanish — to help people prepare for earthquakes, floods, heat waves and other disasters.

H1N1 flu & influenza

U.S public health officials are keeping a close watch on recent human cases of swine flu. Learn more about swine flu and pandemics.

Get Ready Day is Sept 15

Now is the time to start planning ahead for the 2009 observance of Get Ready Day. Visit the Get Ready Day Web page for ideas and materials.